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Tickets, terminal fees, boarding, luggage and everything you need before taking a bus<\/h2>

Taking a long-distance bus from La Paz is fairly simple once you understand how the terminal works.<\/p>

The confusing parts for first-time visitors are usually not the bus itself, but things like:<\/p>

Which terminal do I need?<\/strong>
Where do I buy my ticket?<\/strong>
What is the extra terminal fee?<\/strong>
Where does my bus actually leave from?<\/strong><\/p>

This guide walks you through the whole process.<\/p>

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The 20-Second Guide<\/h2>

Going to Cochabamba, Oruro, Potos\u00ed, Uyuni, Santa Cruz or an international destination<\/strong>?<\/p>

Use the main La Paz Bus Terminal<\/strong>.<\/p>

  1. Go to the terminal on Av. Per\u00fa and Av. Uruguay.<\/li>
  2. Find a company selling tickets to your destination.<\/li>
  3. Choose your bus and seat.<\/li>
  4. Pay for your ticket.<\/li>
  5. Buy the separate Bs 2.50 terminal-use ticket<\/strong>.<\/li>
  6. Check your gate and lane number \u2014 puerta \/ carril<\/strong>.<\/li>
  7. Keep your bus ticket, terminal fee receipt and ID with you.<\/li>
  8. Go through the boarding area and find your bus.<\/li><\/ol>

    That’s the basic process.<\/p>

    \u26a0\ufe0f First: Make Sure You Are at the Right Terminal<\/h2>

    La Paz has more than one departure point for long-distance transport.<\/p>

    This guide is for the:<\/p>

    Main Interdepartmental Bus Terminal<\/h2>

    Use this terminal for destinations including:<\/p>

    Cochabamba<\/strong>
    Oruro<\/strong>
    Potos\u00ed<\/strong>
    Uyuni<\/strong>
    Santa Cruz<\/strong><\/p>

    and international routes such as:<\/p>

    Peru<\/strong>
    Argentina<\/strong>
    Chile<\/strong>.<\/p>

    Going to Coroico, Chulumani or Rurrenabaque?<\/h2>

    You may need a different terminal.<\/p>

    For Los Yungas<\/strong>, including Coroico and Chulumani, and for some northern La Paz routes such as Rurrenabaque, the field guide directs travellers to:<\/p>

    Terminal Minasa \u2014 Villa F\u00e1tima<\/h2>

    rather than the main interdepartmental terminal.<\/p>

    Alpaca Tip<\/h3>

    Before taking a taxi to \u201cthe bus terminal\u201d, tell the driver which terminal you need<\/strong>.<\/p>

    [ADD PHOTO \/ MAP \u2014 MAIN TERMINAL VS MINASA]<\/strong><\/p>

    Where Is the Main La Paz Bus Terminal?<\/h2>

    The terminal is located at:<\/p>

    Av. Per\u00fa & Av. Uruguay<\/h3>