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How to get from Panama to El Alto by bus?

From Panama to El Alto by bus

To get from Panama to El Alto in El Alto, take the INTEGRADORA bus from Panamá station to Reyes Ortíz station. Next, take the 212 bus from Avenida 16 De Julio, 1657 station to Calle Marcelo Quiroga Santa Cruz 7 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The bus schedule from Panama may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Alto on the Moovit app.

50min
Walk to bus station
Bus - INTEGRADORAINTEGRADORA
Bus - 212212
Walk to El Alto
Leaves from Panamá

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Panamá
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - INTEGRADORAINTEGRADORA
    Wait for bus
    INTEGRADORA
    Alonso De Mendoza - Periférica - Chuquiaguillo - Prado
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reyes Ortíz
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenida 16 De Julio, 1657
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 212212
    Wait for bus
    212
    Aeropuerto Internacional de El Alto
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calle Marcelo Quiroga Santa Cruz 7
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to El Alto
    Walk to
    El Alto
    Calle Jorge Carrasco
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Panama to El Alto by gondola

To get from Panama to El Alto you’ll need to take 3 gondola lines: take the LB gondola from Estación Monumento Busch station to Estación Villarroel / Inalnama station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LN gondola and finally 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 37 min. The bus schedule from Panama may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Alto on the Moovit app.

37min
Walk to gondola station
Gondola - LBLB
Gondola - LNLN
Gondola - LRLR
Walk to El Alto
Leaves from Estación Monumento Busch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación Monumento Busch
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Gondola - LBLB
    Wait for gondola
    LB
    San Jorge - Plaza Villarroel/Plaza Villarroel - San Jorge
  • 3
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación Villarroel / Inalnama
    2 min
  • 4
    Gondola - LNLN
    Wait for gondola
    LN
    Est. Central - Plaza Villarroel/Plaza Villarroel - Est. Central
  • 5
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación Central / Taypi Uta
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación Central / Taypi Uta
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Gondola - LRLR
    Wait for gondola
    LR
    Estación 16 De Julio - Estación Central/Estación Central - Estación 16 De Julio
  • 8
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to El Alto
    Walk to
    El Alto
    Calle Jorge Carrasco
    1.07 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Panama to El Alto

The distance between Panama and El Alto is approximately 15.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Panama to El Alto by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in El Alto – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Panama to El Alto

To check the bus schedule from Panama to El Alto using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Panama) and destination (El Alto), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

From Panama to El Alto by gondola

To get from Panama to El Alto you’ll need to take 3 gondola lines: take the LB gondola from Estación Monumento Busch station to Estación Villarroel / Inalnama station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LN gondola and finally 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 37 min. The bus schedule from Panama may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Alto on the Moovit app.

37min
Walk to gondola station
Gondola - LBLB
Gondola - LNLN
Gondola - LRLR
Walk to El Alto
Leaves from Estación Monumento Busch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación Monumento Busch
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Gondola - LBLB
    Wait for gondola
    LB
    San Jorge - Plaza Villarroel/Plaza Villarroel - San Jorge
  • 3
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación Villarroel / Inalnama
    2 min
  • 4
    Gondola - LNLN
    Wait for gondola
    LN
    Est. Central - Plaza Villarroel/Plaza Villarroel - Est. Central
  • 5
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación Central / Taypi Uta
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación Central / Taypi Uta
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Gondola - LRLR
    Wait for gondola
    LR
    Estación 16 De Julio - Estación Central/Estación Central - Estación 16 De Julio
  • 8
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to El Alto
    Walk to
    El Alto
    Calle Jorge Carrasco
    1.07 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line INTEGRADORA, Bus line 212.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Gondola line LB, Gondola line LN, Gondola line LR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Panama to El Alto?

    The INTEGRADORA bus line goes from Panamá station near Panama in La Paz to Alonso De Mendoza - Periférica - Chuquiaguillo - Prado station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alonso De Mendoza - Periférica - Chuquiaguillo - Prado station near El Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from Panama to El Alto by bus?

    The total travel time between Panama and El Alto by bus is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the INTEGRADORA bus from the Panamá stop near Panama in La Paz.

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

    Get off the bus at the Alonso De Mendoza - Periférica - Chuquiaguillo - Prado stop, which is closest to El Alto.

  • When is the last bus from Panama to El Alto?

    The last bus from Panama in La Paz to El Alto in El Alto is the Ruta Integradora line. It leaves the Panama stop at 10:05 PM.