La Paz to Arica Bus

La Paz to Arica Arica to La Paz

La Paz to Arica Route Summary

La Paz to Arica bus is a popular way of travelling between Bolivia and Chile.There are up to 7 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from La Paz bus station at 05:00h, arriving at Arica bus station at 15:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 20:00h, arriving at 09:00h the following day.
Departure station and country La Paz, Bolivia
Arrival station and country Arica, Chile
Travel Distance 307 mi
Average Trip Duration 11h 30min
Total Departures 7
Popular Operators Trans Litoral, Trans Salvador S.R.L.
Lowest Price $42
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from La Paz and Arica by bus

The shortest travel distance between La Paz and Arica is 307 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 12:00 has a travel time of 10:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 13:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. 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 Arica earlier, there are 3 night buses from La Paz to Arica. The overnight buses depart between and 20:00 and arrive between 01:00 and 09:00 the same day.

Bus companies operating the La Paz to Arica route

There is a total of 5 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.

Trans Litoral
Trans Salvador S.R.L.
Nuevo Continente Internacional
Tours Bus Vincent

Departure and arrival stations

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

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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $42 (One-Way) or $84 (Return).

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