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

From Panama to El Alto by bus and gondola

To get from Panama to El Alto you’ll need to take 2 gondola lines and one bus line: 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 212 bus from Ingavi, 641 station to Ceja station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Walk to gondola station
Gondola - LBLB
Gondola - LNLN
Bus - 212212
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 Plaza Riosinho / Riosinho Pampa
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ingavi, 641
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 212212
    Wait for bus
    212
    Circular
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ceja
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to El Alto
    Walk to
    El Alto
    Calle Jorge Carrasco
    400 m • 6 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.

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 15.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Panama 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.

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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.

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 51 minutes, using Gondola line LB, Gondola line LN, 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 gondola between Panama and El Alto?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 gondola lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which gondola line goes from Panama to El Alto?

    The LB gondola line goes from Estación Monumento Busch station near Panama in La Paz to San Jorge - Plaza Villarroel/Plaza Villarroel - San Jorge station. From there you’ll have to take one gondola line and one bus line till San Jorge - Plaza Villarroel/Plaza Villarroel - San Jorge station near El Alto.

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

    The total travel time between Panama and El Alto by gondola and bus is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the LB gondola from the Estación Monumento Busch station near Panama in La Paz.

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

    Get off the gondola at the San Jorge - Plaza Villarroel/Plaza Villarroel - San Jorge 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.

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