La Paz to Formosa by bus
Formosa lies 1,491 km (927 mi) south-east of La Paz, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 27 h including stops, over roughly 1,819 km (1,130 mi) of road.
| La Paz | Formosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Argentina |
| Population | 2 million | 222,226 |
| Elevation | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
Clocks in Formosa are 1 h ahead of La Paz right now, so a 27 h journey lands 28 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Formosa
Crossing from Bolivia into Argentina: money changes from the Boliviano to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book buses from La Paz to Formosa
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Staying in Formosa
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Common questions
How far is Formosa from La Paz?
1,491 km (927 mi) in a straight line, south-east of La Paz; by road roughly 1,819 km (1,130 mi).
How long does it take to get from La Paz to Formosa by bus?
About 27 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Paz and Formosa?
Formosa is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Argentina/Cordoba against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Formosa?
The Peso (ARS).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.