How to get from Calle 42 to El Alto by bus?

From Calle 42 to El Alto by bus

To get from Calle 42 to El Alto in El Alto, take the ACHUMANI bus from Calle 42 station to Graderias Aspiazu station. Next, take the 212 bus from Avenida Arce, 2105 station to Ceja station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The bus schedule from Calle 42 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Alto on the Moovit app.

80min
Bus - ACHUMANIACHUMANI
Bus - 212212
Walk to El Alto
Leaves from Calle 42

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Calle 42
  • 2
    Bus - ACHUMANIACHUMANI
    Wait for bus
    ACHUMANI
    Achumani - San Pedro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Graderias Aspiazu
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenida Arce, 2105
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 212212
    Wait for bus
    212
    Circular
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ceja
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to El Alto
    Walk to
    El Alto
    Calle Jorge Carrasco
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Calle 42 to El Alto by bus and gondola

To get from Calle 42 to El Alto you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 gondola lines: take the ACHUMANI bus from Calle 42 station to Avenida Del Libertador, 200 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LA gondola and finally 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 1 hr 5 min. The bus schedule from Calle 42 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Alto on the Moovit app.

65min
Bus - ACHUMANIACHUMANI
Gondola - LALA
Gondola - LPLP
Walk to El Alto
Leaves from Calle 42

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Calle 42
  • 2
    Bus - ACHUMANIACHUMANI
    Wait for bus
    ACHUMANI
    Achumani - San Pedro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Del Libertador, 200
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación Libertador / Chuqi Apu
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Gondola - LALA
    Wait for gondola
    LA
    Est. Libertador - Est. Mirador / Est. Mirador - Est. Libertador
  • 6
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación Mirador / Qhana Pata
    9 min
  • 7
    Gondola - LPLP
    Wait for gondola
    LP
    16 De Julio - Ciudad Satélite/ Ciudad Satélite - 16 De Julio
  • 8
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to El Alto
    Walk to
    El Alto
    Calle Jorge Carrasco
    930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Calle 42 to El Alto

The distance between Calle 42 and El Alto is approximately 27.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Calle 42 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 Calle 42 to El Alto

To check the bus schedule from Calle 42 to El Alto using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Calle 42) 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.

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From Calle 42 to El Alto by bus and gondola

To get from Calle 42 to El Alto you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 gondola lines: take the ACHUMANI bus from Calle 42 station to Avenida Del Libertador, 200 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LA gondola and finally 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 1 hr 5 min. The bus schedule from Calle 42 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Alto on the Moovit app.

65min
Bus - ACHUMANIACHUMANI
Gondola - LALA
Gondola - LPLP
Walk to El Alto
Leaves from Calle 42

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Calle 42
  • 2
    Bus - ACHUMANIACHUMANI
    Wait for bus
    ACHUMANI
    Achumani - San Pedro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Del Libertador, 200
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación Libertador / Chuqi Apu
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Gondola - LALA
    Wait for gondola
    LA
    Est. Libertador - Est. Mirador / Est. Mirador - Est. Libertador
  • 6
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación Mirador / Qhana Pata
    9 min
  • 7
    Gondola - LPLP
    Wait for gondola
    LP
    16 De Julio - Ciudad Satélite/ Ciudad Satélite - 16 De Julio
  • 8
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to El Alto
    Walk to
    El Alto
    Calle Jorge Carrasco
    930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Calle 42 to El Alto?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line ACHUMANI, Bus line 212.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Calle 42 to El Alto?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line ACHUMANI, Gondola line LA, Gondola line LP.

  • Is there a direct bus between Calle 42 and El Alto?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Calle 42 to El Alto?

    The ACHUMANI bus line goes from Achumani - San Pedro station near Calle 42 in La Paz to Graderias Aspiazu station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Graderias Aspiazu station near El Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from Calle 42 to El Alto by bus?

    The total travel time between Calle 42 and El Alto by bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Calle 42 to get to El Alto?

    Get on the ACHUMANI bus from the Achumani - San Pedro stop near Calle 42 in La Paz.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Calle 42 and El Alto?

    Get off the bus at the Graderias Aspiazu stop, which is closest to El Alto.

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