La Paz to Ica by bus
Ica lies 857 km (532 mi) west of La Paz, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 37 min including stops, over roughly 1,045 km (650 mi) of road.
| La Paz | Ica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Peru |
| Population | 2 million | 282,407 |
| Elevation | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) | 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
Clocks in Ica are 1 h behind La Paz right now, so a 15 h 37 min journey lands only 14 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ica
Crossing from Bolivia into Peru: money changes from the Boliviano to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book buses from La Paz to Ica
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Staying in Ica
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Common questions
How far is Ica from La Paz?
857 km (532 mi) in a straight line, west of La Paz; by road roughly 1,045 km (650 mi).
How long does it take to get from La Paz to Ica by bus?
About 15 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Paz and Ica?
Ica is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Ica?
The Sol (PEN).
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.