How To Get From Cusco to La Paz Best Way – You can go by bus and plane.
What is The Distance From Cusco to La Paz?
The distance from Cusco to La Paz is 651 kilometers. Click here to book online Cusco activities and day trips
The travel time by car from Cusco to La Paz is around 11 hours and by plane for 5 hours and 30 minutes. Read here how to get from La Paz to Cusco the reverse way.
What is The Best Way From Cusco to La Paz?
The best way from Cusco to La Paz is by plane for $200-250 USD and it will take 5 hours and 30 minutes.
What is The Cheapest Way From Cusco to La Paz?
The cheapest way from Cusco to La Paz is by bus for $32 USD you can book online and it will take 15 hours.
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WHERE TO STAY IN LA PAZ
You can stay in a private hostel room will cost at least $10 to $15 USD a night in La Paz. The best value in the country is family-run hotels which are often called Hostals or Alojamientos. You can get it for $30-50 USD a mid-budget accommodation in Bolivia. For $50 USD and up it will make you feel at home and comfortable.
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HOW TO GET FROM CUSCO TO LA PAZ
BY PLANE FROM CUSCO TO LA PAZ (BEST WAY)
The best way from Cusco to La Paz is by plane. There are daily flights for $250 USD if you book 2-3 weeks in advance, which will take 5 hours and 30 minutes.
There is no direct flight from Cusco to La Paz and you will have to transfer in Lima!
BY BUS FROM CUSCO TO LA PAZ (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Cusco to La Paz is by bus. The bus schedule from Cusco leaves at 7 45 am and gets at 9 45 pm to Cusco.
The bus fare from Cusco to La Paz is $32 USD and you can book online or at the ticket counter at La Paz Bus Terminal. The bus travel time is around 15 hours and you will not save one night of accommodation since it is running during the day time.
Read here how to get from La Paz Airport to city center
BEST WAY FROM CUSCO TO LA PAZ
The best way from Cusco to La Paz is by bus for $32 USD you can book online if you are on a budget and 15 hours.
The best way from Cusco to La Paz is by plane for $250 USD and 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Happy Travels!
About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues to share his travel experiences alongside his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.