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How to get from Retamas to El Alto by bus and gondola?

By bus and gondola

To get from Retamas to El Alto in El Alto, take the CAJA FERROVIARIA bus from Retamas station to Avenida Perú, 287 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 42 min.

42min
Bus - CAJA FERROVIARIACAJA FERROVIARIA
Gondola - LRLR
Walk to El Alto
Leaves from Retamas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Retamas
  • 2
    Bus - CAJA FERROVIARIACAJA FERROVIARIA
    Wait for bus
    CAJA FERROVIARIA
    Caja Ferroviaria - Pza. Alonso De Mendoza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Perú, 287
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación Central / Taypi Uta
    120 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
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to El Alto
    Walk to
    El Alto
    Calle Jorge Carrasco
    1.07 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and gondola via CAJA FERROVIARIA and LM

To get from Retamas to El Alto in El Alto, take the CAJA FERROVIARIA bus from Retamas station to Plaza Alonzo De Mendoza station. Next, take the LM gondola from Estación Obelisco / Utjawi station to Estación Faro Murillo / Tiquira station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Bus - CAJA FERROVIARIACAJA FERROVIARIA
Gondola - LMLM
Walk to El Alto
Leaves from Retamas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Retamas
  • 2
    Bus - CAJA FERROVIARIACAJA FERROVIARIA
    Wait for bus
    CAJA FERROVIARIA
    Caja Ferroviaria - Pza. Alonso De Mendoza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plaza Alonzo De Mendoza
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación Obelisco / Utjawi
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Gondola - LMLM
    Wait for gondola
    LM
    Obelisco - 6 De Marzo / 6 De Marzo - Obelisco
  • 6
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación Faro Murillo / Tiquira
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to El Alto
    Walk to
    El Alto
    Calle Jorge Carrasco
    1.44 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Retamas to El Alto

The distance between Retamas, El Alto and El Alto, El Alto is approximately 8.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Retamas to El Alto by bus and gondola, so no matter how you choose to travel in El Alto – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Retamas

Retamas is located at Retamas, El Alto and the nearest public transit station is Cerezos.

Bus stations close to Retamas:

  • Cerezos
  • Casa Comunal
  • 7 Lagunas

Public transit stations close to El Alto, El Alto

El Alto is located at Calle Jorge Carrasco, El Alto and the nearest public transit station is Estacion Cementerio / Ajayuni.

Gondola stations close to El Alto:

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

Alternative route by bus and gondola via CAJA FERROVIARIA and LM

To get from Retamas to El Alto in El Alto, take the CAJA FERROVIARIA bus from Retamas station to Plaza Alonzo De Mendoza station. Next, take the LM gondola from Estación Obelisco / Utjawi station to Estación Faro Murillo / Tiquira station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Bus - CAJA FERROVIARIACAJA FERROVIARIA
Gondola - LMLM
Walk to El Alto
Leaves from Retamas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Retamas
  • 2
    Bus - CAJA FERROVIARIACAJA FERROVIARIA
    Wait for bus
    CAJA FERROVIARIA
    Caja Ferroviaria - Pza. Alonso De Mendoza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plaza Alonzo De Mendoza
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación Obelisco / Utjawi
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Gondola - LMLM
    Wait for gondola
    LM
    Obelisco - 6 De Marzo / 6 De Marzo - Obelisco
  • 6
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación Faro Murillo / Tiquira
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to El Alto
    Walk to
    El Alto
    Calle Jorge Carrasco
    1.44 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line CAJA FERROVIARIA, Bus line LR.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line CAJA FERROVIARIA, Bus line LM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Retamas and El Alto?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one gondola line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Retamas to El Alto?

    The CAJA FERROVIARIA bus line goes from Caja Ferroviaria - Pza. Alonso De Mendoza station near Retamas in La Paz to Avenida Perú, 287 station. From there you’ll have to take one gondola line till El Alto station near El Alto in El Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from Retamas to El Alto by bus and gondola?

    The total travel time between Retamas in La Paz and El Alto in El Alto by bus and gondola is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Retamas to get to El Alto?

    Get on the CAJA FERROVIARIA bus from the Caja Ferroviaria - Pza. Alonso De Mendoza stop near Retamas in La Paz.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Retamas and El Alto?

    Get off the bus at the El Alto station, which is closest to El Alto in El Alto.

  • When is the first bus from Retamas to El Alto?

    The first bus from Retamas in La Paz to El Alto in El Alto is Ruta Caja Ferroviaria. It leaves the Retamas stop at 3:02 AM.

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