How long does it take to get to Ica from Cusco by bus?

The trip from Cusco to Ica will take on average 19h 9m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Ica in 16h 51m

What is the distance between Cusco and Ica?

The distance between Cusco and Ica is approximately 411 km (255 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cusco to Ica?

Buses departing from Terminal Terrestre in Cusco will take you to Terminal in Ica.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Cusco to Ica?

Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Cusco to Ica. Starting at US$18, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

How much is the bus from Cusco to Ica?

You can expect to pay around US$46 for the bus ride from Cusco to Ica.

Cusco to Ica Bus Tickets

FriMay 9

from US$24

SatMay 10

from US$24

SunMay 11

from US$24

MonMay 12

from US$24

TueMay 13

from US$24

WedMay 14

ThuMay 15

FriMay 16

Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: May 10 at 4:01pm
Departure city: Cusco
Departure location: Terminal Terrestre
Arrival time: May 11 at 8:52am
Destination city: Ica
Destination location: Terminal
Operated by: Econociva Plus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 51m
Departure time: May 10 at 1:31pm
Departure city: Cusco
Departure location: Terminal Terrestre
Arrival time: May 11 at 7:22am
Destination city: Ica
Destination location: Terminal
Operated by: Superciva
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 51m
Departure time: May 10 at 2:00pm
Departure city: Cusco
Departure location: Terminal Cruz Del Sur
Arrival time: May 11 at 7:05am
Destination city: Ica
Destination location: Terminal Ica
Operated by: Cruz del Sur
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 5m
Departure time: May 10 at 5:00pm
Departure city: Cusco
Departure location: Terminal Cruz Del Sur
Arrival time: May 11 at 10:10am
Destination city: Ica
Destination location: Terminal Ica
Operated by: Cruz del Sur
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 10m

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:09 AM -05.

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Bus Cusco to Ica: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$46

Average Bus Trip Duration19h 9m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure1:31pm

Distance411 km

Latest bus departure9:30pm

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Cruz del Sur

4/57,802 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.2

According to 44 reviews, Cruz del Sur received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the WiFi. Cruz del Sur ticket prices on this trip start at US$46.00

Cruz del Sur Cusco Ica recent customer reviews

Very comfortable chairs, only it was absolutely freezing inside. Aircon was blowing really hard.

Els V.

December 21, 2021

overall satisfied. But some of the USBs were not working. The 1st floor baño had a serious problem but no one fixed it or gave any notice to use the 2nd floor one.

Soyeon K.

February 2, 2020

Cruz del sur had clean buses with decent meals served. Not perfect but what is? Would definitely take again. I also asked the price of tickets if puechased In the office and they were the same

Holger A.

January 12, 2020

Superciva

3/5973 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi0.3

Passengers generally found the journey to be smooth and well-organized, appreciating features like privacy curtains for sleeping. However, some noted discomfort due to high temperatures and a lack of stops on long journeys. Additionally, there were concerns about water drops from ceiling windows at night and loud films playing until sleep time.

Superciva Cusco Ica recent customer reviews

Leaving was smooth and well organised. The seats upstairs had a curtain which allowed for privacy when sleeping. The one thing that was disturbing were the violent screaming and shouting films that seemed continual until time to sleep. I was grateful of the curtain that blocked my view.

Gail C.

July 8, 2024

Everything was good, but please re-stock the toilet with toilet tissue for women!

Katie L.

June 2, 2024

Awful experience - big diversion from Cusco to Ica, toilet flooded, child was sick and it wasn’t cleaned up

Zoe O.

February 18, 2024

Econociva

2.5/5681 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi1.5

According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the service due to delays and late arrivals. They also mention concerns about the driving style of some drivers, describing it as reckless and dangerous. Additionally, there are complaints about unexpected changes in bus schedules and stops for snacks during the trip. These issues have caused inconvenience for passengers who expected a smoother travel experience.

Econociva Cusco Ica recent customer reviews

This trip was awful! Firstly they changed the bus to 5 hours later on the day and then finally on the bus we arrived three hours late. 25 minutes from the station we stopped for snacks. Ridiculous if it wasn’t the only way to get to ica I’d never do it again!

Jude H.

October 22, 2022

Driver was crazy, went round blind bends on the wrong side, thought I was gonna die. I would have also rather stopped for food than arrived at 5am when it was supposed to arrive at 6am as well. Not much sleep because of the crazy driving 🤦‍♂️

Samuel K.

May 28, 2022

The bus ride was so much better than I expected and I actually arrived 4 hours early.

Miranda V.

April 1, 2019

Excluciva

3.5/5580 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi0.7

Based on 580 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Excluciva ticket prices on this trip start at US$64.00

Excluciva Cusco Ica recent customer reviews

Our bus was cancelled and no one contacted us to let us know. They got us on a bus two hours later which was nice… but in really uncomfortable economy seats when we had originally booked the exclusive seats. This was not ideal for an overnight 18 hour bus ride we were expecting to be comfortable on. I would not recommend using civa. We were super de”civa”ed and not impressed

Emanuelle A.

August 29, 2023

Overall great value. The volume for announcements and entertainment absolutely unbearable without earplugs (even so still audible).

Jessica M.

December 19, 2017

Turn on the Aircon sooner and higher. It made me very sick the whole journey

Paul C.

December 1, 2022

PE Bus Companies: Superciva, Cruz del Sur, Excluciva, Econociva, La Veloz del Norte, Transzela, Oltursa

Cusco to Ica Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Cusco and Ica?

Stops in Cusco

A - Terminal Terrestre

B - Terminal Cruz Del Sur

C - Estacion Wanchaq

Stops in Ica

A - Terminal

B - Hotel Las Dunas

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cusco - Ica

How long does it take to get to Ica from Cusco by bus?
The trip from Cusco to Ica will take on average 19h 9m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Ica in 16h 51m
What is the distance between Cusco and Ica?
The distance between Cusco and Ica is approximately 411 km (255 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cusco to Ica?
Buses departing from Terminal Terrestre in Cusco will take you to Terminal in Ica.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Cusco to Ica?
Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Cusco to Ica. Starting at US$18, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.
How much is the bus from Cusco to Ica?
You can expect to pay around US$46 for the bus ride from Cusco to Ica.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05-05

US$47

05-06

US$44

Today

US$50

05-08

US$23

05-09

US$23

05-10

US$23

05-11

US$23

05-12

US$23

The cheapest trip from Cusco to Ica was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of US$23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cusco to Ica, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$50 for a bus ticket from Cusco to Ica based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23 which is on 2025-05-08.

Usually Cruz del Sur will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cusco to Ica that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Bus Cusco to Ica: Trip Overview

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cusco - Ica

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What is the distance between Cusco and Ica?

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What is the cheapest way to travel from Cusco to Ica?

How much is the bus from Cusco to Ica?

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