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Trip to La Paz

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Avg. duration75h
Distance3996
Avg. price$
Bus trips3 found

Buses from Rio de Janeiro to La Paz

🌎 The route includes stops at Terminal Rodoviario Tiete, São Paulo - Barra Funda, and Santa Cruz, requiring approximately 2 days 1 hour to reach the final destination.

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  • There is no direct bus from Rio de Janeiro to La Paz. Instead, travelers can take a combination of buses that depart from Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio and go through Terminal Rodoviario Tiete, São Paulo - Barra Funda, and Santa Cruz before reaching La Paz. The entire journey, which includes transfers, typically takes about 2 days and 1 hour to complete. It's essential to plan for a long travel time and be prepared for multiple transfers when making this trip by bus.
  • Travelers can catch the bus from Rio de Janeiro to La Paz at the Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio bus station. This station is where Águia Branca, the bus company operating the service, departs from for this route. It's essential to arrive at the station early to complete any necessary ticketing and boarding procedures before the bus's departure time. Make sure to check the bus schedule in advance to plan your journey accordingly.
  • The bus from Rio de Janeiro to La Paz, operated by Flota Urkupiña, arrives at the La Paz station in Bolivia. This is the final destination of the bus journey, where passengers will disembark after completing the long trip. Upon arrival, travelers should make sure to gather their belongings and check their surroundings before continuing their onward journey in La Paz. It's advisable to have local currency on hand for any immediate transportation or accommodation needs upon arrival at the station.
  • There are multiple buses involved in the journey from Rio de Janeiro to La Paz as there is no direct route between the two cities. Travelers will typically take buses operated by different companies such as Águia Branca and Flota Urkupiña, departing from Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio and arriving at La Paz via various stops like Terminal Rodoviario Tiete, São Paulo - Barra Funda, and Santa Cruz. The entire trip, including transfers, is estimated to take approximately 2 days and 1 hour to complete. Passengers should be prepared for a multi-stop bus journey with different operators when traveling from Rio de Janeiro to La Paz.
  • The Rio de Janeiro to La Paz buses are typically less crowded during the off-peak travel seasons, which are usually during the shoulder seasons or non-holiday periods. The buses may be most crowded during peak travel times, such as major holidays or popular vacation periods when more people are likely to be traveling. It is recommended to check with the bus operators for specific schedules and availability to plan your journey and avoid potential crowds. Traveling during weekdays rather than weekends may also help in finding less crowded buses for a more comfortable journey.
  • The first bus of the day to travel from Rio de Janeiro to La Paz typically departs from the Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio station early in the morning to begin the journey with the transfers required to reach La Paz. The last bus of the day for this route usually leaves Rio de Janeiro later in the afternoon or evening to start the overnight journey towards La Paz. Travelers should check with the bus operators, such as Águia Branca and Flota Urkupiña, for the specific schedules and departure times of the first and last buses for this route.

Will you be returning to Rio de Janeiro by bus?

If you are looking for a return bus ride, check the buses from La Paz to Rio de Janeiro.

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