How to get from La Paz to Arica

There are 3 ways to get from La Paz to Arica: 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.

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

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

Sky Airline

Departure: LPBArrival: ARI

🚌 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 La Paz to Arica?

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 La Paz to Arica?

Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the La Paz–Arica 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 La Paz to Arica?

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 La Paz to Arica?

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

What is the distance between La Paz and Arica?

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