Public transport in Bolivia — what locals actually use

Apps, local services, useful places and traveler tips — the practical answer, in one place.Buses, metro and trains

7 picksUpdated May 11, 2026

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Use a contactless transit card or the official operator app for Bolivia. Avoid third-party "tourist pass" sellers — they usually upcharge for the same ticket.

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Apps, websites and services we've vetted for public transport in Bolivia.

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La Paz Bus (PumaKatari)

Official app for La Paz's PumaKatari bus service, with real-time tracking and route information.

App

Teleférico La Paz (My Teleférico)

Official app for Mi Teleférico, La Paz's cable car system, with station information, routes, and schedules.

App

Trufi

Crowdsourced app for finding trufi (shared taxi) routes and estimating fares in various Bolivian cities.

App

Moovit

A global public transport app that provides real-time bus and train schedules, and trip planning.

App

Urbano Bolivia

Local app for public transport information, focusing on bus routes and schedules in Santa Cruz.

Official site

Radio Taxis (various local services)

Traditional call-in or street-hailed taxi services, widely used across Bolivia.

Official site

Tickets Bolivia

Online platform for booking bus and train tickets within Bolivia and to neighboring countries.

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La Paz Bus (PumaKatari)

Teleférico La Paz (My Teleférico)

Trufi

Moovit

Urbano Bolivia

Radio Taxis (various local services)

Tickets Bolivia

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