How to get from La Paz to El Alto by gondola?

From La Paz to El Alto by gondola

To get from La Paz to El Alto in La Paz, take the LA gondola from Estación Libertador / Chuqi Apu station to Estación Mirador / Qhana Pata station. Next, take the LP gondola from Estación Mirador / Qhana Pata station to Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min.

26min
Walk to gondola station
Gondola - LALA
Gondola - LPLP
Walk to El Alto
Leaves from Estación Libertador / Chuqi Apu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación Libertador / Chuqi Apu
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Gondola - LALA
    Wait for gondola
    LA
    Est. Libertador - Est. Mirador / Est. Mirador - Est. Libertador
  • 3
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación Mirador / Qhana Pata
    9 min
  • 4
    Gondola - LPLP
    Wait for gondola
    LP
    16 De Julio - Ciudad Satélite/ Ciudad Satélite - 16 De Julio
  • 5
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to El Alto
    Walk to
    El Alto
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From La Paz to El Alto by bus and gondola

To get from La Paz to El Alto in La Paz, take the 201 bus from Avenida Del Libertador, 200 station to Ex Estación station. Next, take the LR gondola from Estación Central / Taypi Uta station to Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min.

32min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 201201
Gondola - LRLR
Leaves from Avenida Del Libertador, 200

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenida Del Libertador, 200
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Maximiliano Paredes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ex Estación
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación Central / Taypi Uta
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Gondola - LRLR
    Wait for gondola
    LR
    Estación 16 De Julio - Estación Central/Estación Central - Estación 16 De Julio
  • 6
    Ride to gondola station Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from La Paz to El Alto

The distance between La Paz, La Paz and El Alto, La Paz is approximately 6.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Paz to El Alto by gondola, so no matter how you choose to travel in La Paz – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to La Paz

La Paz is located at La Paz, La Paz and the nearest public transit station is Av. Los Leones, 10.

Bus stations close to La Paz:

  • Av. Los Leones, 10
  • Avenue Del Libertardor 1
  • Avenue Del Libertardor, 1

Gondola stations close to La Paz:

  • Estación San Jorge / Jalsuri
  • Estación Alto Obrajes / Pata Obrajes
  • Estación Libertador / Chuqi Apu

Public transit stations close to El Alto, La Paz

El Alto is located at El Alto, La Paz and the nearest public transit station is Ceja.

Bus stations close to El Alto:

  • Ceja
  • Entre Ríos 1653
  • Tranca Autopista

Gondola stations close to El Alto:

  • Estacion Cementerio / Ajayuni
  • Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu
  • Estación Faro Murillo / Tiquira

Related Routes

From La Paz to El Alto by bus and gondola

To get from La Paz to El Alto in La Paz, take the 201 bus from Avenida Del Libertador, 200 station to Ex Estación station. Next, take the LR gondola from Estación Central / Taypi Uta station to Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min.

32min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 201201
Gondola - LRLR
Leaves from Avenida Del Libertador, 200

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenida Del Libertador, 200
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Maximiliano Paredes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ex Estación
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación Central / Taypi Uta
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Gondola - LRLR
    Wait for gondola
    LR
    Estación 16 De Julio - Estación Central/Estación Central - Estación 16 De Julio
  • 6
    Ride to gondola station Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from La Paz to El Alto?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line LA, Bus line LP.

  • What is the alternative route to get from La Paz to El Alto?

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line LR.

  • Is there a direct gondola between La Paz and El Alto in La Paz?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 gondola lines in total. The total travelling time is 26 min.

  • Which gondola line goes from La Paz to El Alto in La Paz?

    The LA gondola line goes from Estación Libertador / Chuqi Apu station near La Paz to Est. Libertador - Est. Mirador / Est. Mirador - Est. Libertador station. From there you’ll have to take one gondola line till Est. Libertador - Est. Mirador / Est. Mirador - Est. Libertador station near El Alto in La Paz

  • How long does it take to travel from La Paz to El Alto in La Paz by gondola?

    The total travel time between La Paz and El Alto in La Paz by gondola is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the gondola near La Paz to get to El Alto in La Paz?

    Get on the LA gondola from the Estación Libertador / Chuqi Apu station near La Paz in La Paz.

  • Where do I get off the gondola when travelling between La Paz and El Alto in La Paz?

    Get off the gondola at the Est. Libertador - Est. Mirador / Est. Mirador - Est. Libertador station, which is closest to El Alto in La Paz.