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

By bus and gondola

To get from El Alto to El Alto in El Alto, take the VILLA SALOMÉ bus from Busch station to Plaza Camacho 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 45 min.

45min
Walk to bus station
Bus - VILLA SALOMÉVILLA SALOMÉ
Gondola - LMLM
Walk to El Alto
Leaves from Busch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Busch
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - VILLA SALOMÉVILLA SALOMÉ
    Wait for bus
    VILLA SALOMÉ
    Villa Salomé - Puc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plaza Camacho
    ID 1
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación Obelisco / Utjawi
    480 m • 7 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
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to El Alto
    Walk to
    El Alto
    Calle Jorge Carrasco
    1.44 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By gondola

To get from El Alto to El Alto in 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 33 min.

33min
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
    170 m • 3 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
    6 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
    4 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 El Alto to El Alto

The distance between El Alto, El Alto and El Alto, El Alto is approximately 7.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Alto 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 El Alto

El Alto is located at Calle Jorge Carrasco, El Alto and the nearest public transit station is Estación Plaza Libertad / Qhana Thaki.

Gondola stations close to El Alto:

  • Estación Plaza Libertad / Qhana Thaki
  • Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu
  • Estacion Cementerio / Ajayuni

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

By gondola

To get from El Alto to El Alto in 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 33 min.

33min
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
    170 m • 3 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
    6 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
    4 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 El Alto to El Alto?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line VILLA SALOMÉ, Bus line LM.

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

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line LB, Bus line LN, Bus line LR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one gondola line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Alto to El Alto in El Alto?

    The VILLA SALOMÉ bus line goes from Busch station near El Alto to Villa Salomé - Puc 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 El Alto to El Alto in El Alto by bus and gondola?

    The total travel time between El Alto and El Alto in El Alto by bus and gondola is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the VILLA SALOMÉ bus from the Busch stop near El Alto in El Alto.

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

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

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