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Uyuni to La Paz bus tickets | buy now online from $15 USD

USEFUL INFORMATION

Trip duration: 9 hours	Distance: 731 km	Price range: From us$ 14.60 to us$ 23.36

Departure bus stop in Uyuni The bus companies are located between Calle Cabrera and Avenida Arce.	Arrival bus terminal in La Paz Terminal de buses La Paz, Avenida Peru.

TRAVEL OPTIONS FROM UYUNI TO LA PAZ

Direct trip: You can travel directly by bus to La Paz from Uyuni. Buses will make one stop along the way for passengers to get some food and stretch their legs. Buses leave every day between 20:00 and 22:30. Please note that there are no departures during the day.
Trip with stopover: The other option is to stop in Oruro or Potosi. Oruro is a city located 3-4 hours from Uyuni halfway to La Paz. You can take a train or bus from Uyuni to Oruro. Trains leave Uyuni to Oruro on Tuesday and Friday at 09:10 and Thursday and Sunday at 07:10. Buses to La Paz via Oruro leave throughout the day from 4:00 to 22:30. You can also go via Potosi, a beautiful colonial town located 9 hours from La Paz and 4 hours from Uyuni. Buses are frequent between Potosi and Uyuni and buses from Potosi to La Paz leave at 22:00.

SCHEDULE, COMPANIES AND PRICES

Bus Company	Departure	Arrival	Type of bus	Price from
Trans Titicaca	21:00 PM	06:00 AM	Lie-flat bus	$us 27.89
Trans Omar	21:30 PM	06:30 AM	Lie-flat bus	$us 15.49
Trans Omar	21:30 PM	06:30 AM	Suit lie-flat bus	$us 23.47
Todo Turismo	21:00 PM	07:00 AM	Tourist bus 160	$us 32.86
Panasur	21:00 PM	06:00 AM	Lie-flat bus	$us 20.66
Panasur	22:15 PM	07:15 AM	Suit lie-flat bus	$us 20.66
Panasur	22:15 PM	07:15 AM	Lie-flat bus	$us 20.66
Flota Arequipa	22:30 PM	07:30 AM	Semi lie-flat bus	$us 17.84
Cruz del Norte	22:30 PM	07:30 AM	Lie-flat bus	$us 20.66
Cisne Bus Uyuni	21:15 PM	06:15 AM	Lie-flat bus	$us 27.23
Autobuses Emperador	22:30 PM	07:30 AM	Lie-flat bus	$us 20.66
25 de Diciembre Uyuni	21:45 PM	06:45 AM	Lie-flat bus	$us 14.08

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does a bus from Uyuni to La Paz take?
An average non-stop bus takes 9 hours, covering a distance of 731 km.

Are there buses from Uyuni to La Paz during the day?
No, all the direct buses are night journeys with departures from 20:00 to 22:30. To travel during the day you will have to go to Oruro first and take another bus to La Paz. You can also take a train from Uyuni to Oruro and then a bus to La Paz.

Is the road between Uyuni and La Paz fully asphalted?
Yes, the road usually used to travel between Uyuni and La Paz is fully asphalted.

What services are provided during the trip from Uyuni to La Paz?
Buses normally provide blankets, heating and have reclining seats up to 160° for lie-flat buses and 140° for semi lie-flat. Lie-flat buses have toilets on board. Snacks may be offered but generally a stop is scheduled for passengers to buy some food and go to the bathroom.

Can I take the train from Uyuni to La Paz?
No, there are no direct trains from Uyuni to La Paz but you can take a train from Uyuni to Oruro and then a bus from Oruro to La Paz. Trains leave Uyuni to Oruro on Tuesday and Friday at 09:10 am and Thursday and Sunday at 07:10 am. Buses from Oruro to La Paz are frequent throughout the day.

Where do buses leave from when traveling from Uyuni to La Paz?
Uyuni doesn’t have a bus terminal, instead all the buses leave from the same area between Avenida Cabrera and Avenida Colon. Buses leave from the office of the bus company, please check your e-ticket to find the exact location of your bus company.

Where is the bus terminal located in La Paz, is there a drop-off option?
The bus terminal in La Paz is located on Avenida Peru a few minutes by car from the city center (15-20 minutes walking). There are some hotels near the bus terminal and radio taxis are available 24h. All buses arrive at this terminal.

SUMMARY

Average time duration	9 hours
Departure	Uyuni bus stop
Arrival	La Paz bus terminal
Prices start at	us$ 14.60
Distance	731 km – 454 miles
Companies	Trans Omar – Panasur – Cruz del Norte – Trans Titicaca
Additional information	Semi lie-flat and lie-flat seat options