Arequipa to La Paz Bus

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Arequipa to La Paz Route Summary

Arequipa to La Paz bus is a popular way of travelling between Peru and Bolivia.There are up to 8 daily bus departures available, including 8 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Arequipa bus station at 05:45h, arriving at La Paz bus station at 22:45h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 13:30h the same day.
Departure station and country Arequipa, Peru
Arrival station and country La Paz, Bolivia
Travel Distance 346 mi
Average Trip Duration 08h 00min
Total Departures 8
Popular Operators Transzela, Bolivia Hop
Lowest Price $40
Transportation Options Bus, Plane



Getting from Arequipa and La Paz by bus

The shortest travel distance between Arequipa and La Paz is 346 mi. The fastest bus which departs at has a travel time of 14:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 41:00h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in La Paz earlier, there are 8 night buses from Arequipa to La Paz. The overnight buses depart between 05:45 and 22:30 and arrive at the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 09:44, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
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Bus companies operating the Arequipa to La Paz route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Bolivia Hop

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Arequipa or La Paz bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Arequipa

You can see information about the departure station and stops Arequipa here

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  La Paz

You can see information about the arrival station and stops La Paz here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $40 (One-Way) or $80 (Return).

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