Arequipa

January 7, 2019

Travelling from Arequipa by Bus: 2021 updated information about Bus Safety, The Best Bus Companies to take and their schedules.

Find out all the information you need to know about travelling by bus from Arequipa including routes, best bus companies and much more with this helpful guide.

Buses go from Arequipa in all directions. Towards North, buses can be taken from Arequipa to Lima, Nazca, Huacachina and Paracas. Towards South, buses can be taken from Arequi[a to Puno and Cusco.

Below is a list of the main bus routes going from Arequipa along with their schedules. If you’re looking for any more information about a specific route, click on the ‘more details’ button where you will find specific information about the route, the best bus companies and what to look out for when choosing a bus company to travel with.

From	To	Duration	Best Bus Companies	More Information
Arequipa	Lima	17 hours	Peru Hop, Cruz del Sur	Arequipa to Lima
Arequipa	Paracas	12 hours	Oltursa, Peru Hop	Arequipa to Paracas
Arequipa	Huacachina	11 hours	Peru Hop, Oltursa	Arequipa to Huacachina
Arequipa	Ica	11 hours	Peru Hop, Cruz del Sur	Arequipa to Ica
Arequipa	Nazca	8 hours	Civa, Cruz del Sur	Arequipa to Nazca
Arequipa	Cusco	9 hours	Cruz del Sur, Peru Hop	Arequipa to Cusco
Arequipa	Puno	6 hours	Peru Hop, Civa	Arequipa to Puno
Arequipa	La Paz	10 hours	Peru Hop, Trans- Salvador	Arequipa to La Paz

As mentioned above, buses that leave from Arequipa travel in all directions. For any trip to Peru, it is highly recommended that you visit places like Huacachina Oasis, Paracas and Puno (home of Lake Titicaca). There is much more to Peru than Machu Picchu, so bus travel is a great way to get around and see this amazing country.

Simply choose the best bus company and enjoy this amazing country!

Quick Tip: If traveling to or from Lima Airport, it is strongly recommended to use the luxury Airport Express Lima bus to get to or from your hotel. Safer and cheaper than a taxi with no baggage limit as well as Free WiFi and USB chargers onboard, it is ideal for travelers.

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