How to get from Arica to La Paz

There are 3 ways to get from Arica to La Paz: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h). By bus it's about 6 h 25 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 306 km in a straight line.

Compare ways to travel

Mode	Approx. time	Distance	Detail
Flight⚡ Fastest	1 h	306 km	Airlines: Sky Airline
Bus	6 h 25 minestimated	398 km	Estimated from road distance
Car	4 h 40 minestimated	398 km	Estimated from road distance

Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.

Each option in detail

✈️ By air

El vuelo entre Arica y La Paz dura aproximadamente 1 h (306 km en línea recta).

Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):

Sky Airline

Departure: ARIArrival: LPB

🚌 By land (bus and car)

En bus el trayecto ronda las 6 h 25 min. En auto son unos 398 km por ruta, cerca de 4 h 40 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get from Arica to La Paz?

It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h, by bus ~6 h 25 min and by car ~4 h 40 min.

Are there flights from Arica to La Paz?

Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Arica–La Paz route is operated by Sky Airline (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h and covers about 306 km.

Is it better to fly or take the bus from Arica to La Paz?

Flying is much faster (~1 h vs ~6 h 25 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.

How long does it take to drive from Arica to La Paz?

It's about 398 km by road, roughly 4 h 40 min of driving without stops.

What is the distance between Arica and La Paz?

In a straight line it's about 306 km between Arica and La Paz.