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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from El Alto to Puno

Composite routes from El Alto to Puno

Cheapest
15 h 57 min
Car
1202 km.
from $66
Other
7 h 20 min
210 km.
from $11.67
8 h
210 km.
from $12.85

Transport providers

Bus operators

Trans Salvador

Phone:
+56 58 222 8547
Email:
Website:
trans-salvador.com/inicio.php
Other from La Paz Bus Station to Puno
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.95–$35.37

Nuevo Continente Internacional

Phone:
+591 22283843
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/NuevoContinenteSRL
Other from La Paz Bus Station to Puno
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$202.14–$290.57

Transportes Héroes del Pacífico

Phone:
+51 982 802 624
Email:
Website:
heroesdelpacifico.com/
Other from Desaguadero to Puno
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Cosmos Bus

Website:
facebook.com/CosmosBus/
Other from Desaguadero to Puno
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.54–$12.63

Bolivia - Local Buses

Other from La Paz to Desaguadero
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.49

Trans Titicaca

Phone:
+591-2-2462655
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057403903189&sk=about
Other from Copacabana to Puno
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.21–$56.85
Other from La Paz Bus Station to Puno
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$101.07

Vicuña Travel

Phone:
+591 2245 8945
Website:
vicuna-travel.com/
Other from La Paz to Copacabana
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.80

Kanoo Tours

Phone:
+591 7300 7103
Email:
Website:
kanootours.com/
Other from Copacabana to Puno
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.15

Transportes Vigo

Website:
facebook.com/VigoBuss/
Other from Desaguadero to Puno
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Rumbo Explora

Phone:
+51 051 630 257
Email:
Website:
titicaca.cruises/en/home/
Other from La Paz to Puno
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.12

Turismo Manco Kapac

Phone:
+51 73 082555
Website:
facebook.com/p/Transportes-MANCO-Kapac-100039930174364/
Other from La Paz to Copacabana
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.84

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from El Alto to Puno?

The cheapest way to get from El Alto to Puno is to bus which costs $5.11 - $13.04 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Alto to Puno?

The fastest way to get from El Alto to Puno is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between El Alto and Puno?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Paz Bus Station station and arriving at Puno Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from El Alto to Puno?

The distance between El Alto and Puno is 260 km. The road distance is 252.4 km.

How do I travel from El Alto to Puno without a car?

The best way to get from El Alto to Puno without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $5.11 - $13.04 .

How long does it take to get from El Alto to Puno?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from El Alto to Puno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Alto to Puno bus from?

El Alto to Puno bus services, operated by Bolivia - Local Buses, depart from La Paz station.

Where does the El Alto to Puno bus arrive?

El Alto to Puno bus services, operated by Bolivia - Local Buses, arrive at Desaguadero station.

What is the time difference between El Alto and Puno?

Puno is 1h behind El Alto. It is currently 05:56 in El Alto and 04:56 in Puno.

Can I drive from El Alto to Puno?

Yes, the driving distance between El Alto to Puno is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from El Alto to Puno.

Where can I stay near Puno?

There are 227+ hotels available in Puno. Prices start at $27.51 per night.
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