Is there a way to reach Arequipa from Lima without flying?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Arequipa without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long is the bus ride from Lima to Arequipa?

The travel time from Lima to Arequipa is about 18h 15m, although the fastest bus will take 15h 49m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 475 miles (766 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Lima and Arequipa?

Lima and Arequipa are 475 miles (766 km) apart.

How frequently do buses run from Lima to Arequipa each day?

About 1 bus travels this route daily, provided by Cruz del Sur, Superciva and Excluciva. The number of buses operating from Lima to Arequipa may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Lima to Arequipa by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

At what times does the first and last bus depart from Lima to Arequipa?

The bus service operates from 2:00am for the initial departure and runs until 10:15pm for the final departure.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lima to Arequipa?

If you're headed to Arequipa from Lima, chances are that your bus will depart from Javier Prado and arrive at Terrapuerto. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Lima to Arequipa?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Lima to Arequipa by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $27.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Lima to Arequipa?

The bus ticket costs $42 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $27 and $111, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Lima (Lima Metropolitan Area), PE to Arequipa Bus Tickets

TodayJan 14

from $33

TomorrowJan 15

from $30

ThuJan 16

from $33

FriJan 17

from $33

SatJan 18

from $33

SunJan 19

from $33

MonJan 20

from $33

TueJan 21

from $33

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: January 15 at 1:35pm
Departure city: Lima
Departure location: Paseo de la República
Arrival time: January 16 at 7:14am
Destination city: Arequipa
Destination location: Terminal Terrestre Arequipa
Operated by: Superciva
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 39m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: January 15 at 8:29pm
Departure city: Lima
Departure location: Atocongo
Arrival time: January 16 at 12:18pm
Destination city: Arequipa
Destination location: Terminal Terrestre Arequipa
Operated by: Superciva
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h 49m
Departure time: January 15 at 6:55am
Departure city: Lima
Departure location: Javier Prado
Arrival time: January 16 at 12:25am
Destination city: Arequipa
Destination location: Terrapuerto
Operated by: Cruz del Sur
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 30m
Departure time: January 15 at 2:20pm
Departure city: Lima
Departure location: Atocongo
Arrival time: January 16 at 7:14am
Destination city: Arequipa
Destination location: Terminal Terrestre Arequipa
Operated by: Superciva
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 54m
Departure time: January 15 at 4:40pm
Departure city: Lima
Departure location: Javier Prado
Arrival time: January 16 at 9:23am
Destination city: Arequipa
Destination location: Terrapuerto
Operated by: Excluciva
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 43m

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Bus Lima to Arequipa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$42

Average bus trip duration18h 15m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance468 miles (754 km)

Latest bus departure10:15pm

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Cruz del Sur

4/57,629 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.1

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the comfort of the bus with reclining seats and amenities like air conditioning and onboard toilets. The staff is noted for being helpful, contributing to a clean and pleasant journey. However, some reviews mention areas for improvement such as charging facilities not working during travel or long durations without stops.

Cruz del Sur Lima Arequipa recent customer reviews

Bus was very comfy, probably the best night bus we have travelled on. Seats reclined and were easy to sleep in, curtains for privacy and tv screens on each seat. We were provided with a small sandwich and bottle of water which was nice. Only comment would be it is a long time (17hours) with no stop or chance to get off the bus.

Daisy G.

October 3, 2024

Debido al inconveniente en la carretera cruz del sur debe estar preparado y por lo menos tener botellas de agua para no deshidratar a los pasajeros q sin comer estuvimos todo el día ….

Corina U.

October 26, 2022

Their staff cough at my back again and again.The toilet is not clean,smell bad.my seat is close to the toilet,

Zhongyan S.

February 1, 2020

Superciva

3/5952 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi0.4

According to 28 reviews, Superciva received a 2.9-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness, but some complained about the wifi. Superciva ticket prices on this trip start at $27.00

Superciva Lima Arequipa recent customer reviews

The seats were very spacious and comfy. I didn't like that the bus didn't have WiFi and there were super loud movies playing until late at night that involved a lot of screams and killings

Maayan S.

September 26, 2024

Superciva Bus can be a good experience but 2 hours late departure and 5 hours late arrival was not okay. Also, it said in the booking no other stopps but we stopped in Ica and Nazca. But at least I arrived in one piece

Katharina Christine K.

April 7, 2023

The bus bit a big truck. The passengers were not informed about what that meant. Four hours later we were transferred to another bus. The rioting on the road added even more time to the trip. I understand Superciva is not responsible for the rioting but it is for the accident.

Jairo G.

December 17, 2021

Excluciva

3.5/5571 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi0.8

Based on 571 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Excluciva ticket prices on this trip start at $38.00

Excluciva Lima Arequipa recent customer reviews

Great service and comfortable. The dinner food was not very good. Would recommend bringing your own.

Sean G.

January 25, 2019

Econociva

2.5/5676 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.6

According to 22 reviews, Econociva received a 3.2-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Econociva ticket prices on this trip start at $38.00

Econociva Lima Arequipa recent customer reviews

We bought our tickets on the 19th of july. But the road was already distroyed on the 18th by a earth quake! So were our tickets unvalid when we bought it! We have change it for an other destination but it was really difficult with the staff who didn't understand anything... it took more than 90 minutes...

Virginie J.

July 24, 2017

Smelled terrible and stayed at dinner stop for longer than 30 minutes.

Sydney K.

July 9, 2019

Oltursa

3.5/5524 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

According to 20 reviews, Oltursa received a 3.7-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the wifi. Oltursa ticket prices on this trip start at $36.00

Oltursa Lima Arequipa recent customer reviews

Seats were comfortable and reclined to a good degree, making sleeping comfortable. The bus temperature was a little too warm

Sam B.

September 20, 2023

Everything Perfect except the 18 hours watching 4 kid films! Wanted to jump out of the window

Armando C.

February 13, 2020

Bus ride that should have been 17 hours was 21 hours :,(

Mark H.

September 30, 2022

PE bus companies: Civa, Superciva, Cruz del Sur, Excluciva, La Veloz del Norte, Econociva, Transzela

Lima to Arequipa Buses

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Where are the popular stops in Lima and Arequipa?

Stops in Lima

A - Javier Prado

B - Avenida México

C - Atocongo

D - Paseo de la República

E - Plaza Norte

F - Panamericana Nte.

Stops in Arequipa

A - Terrapuerto

B - Norte Nuevo Terminal

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lima - Arequipa

Is there a way to reach Arequipa from Lima without flying?
How long is the bus ride from Lima to Arequipa?
What is the distance between Lima and Arequipa?
How frequently do buses run from Lima to Arequipa each day?
At what times does the first and last bus depart from Lima to Arequipa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lima to Arequipa?
What is the cheapest way to travel from Lima to Arequipa?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Lima to Arequipa?

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

Best price found

01/12

$33

01/13

$33

Today

$33

01/15

$30

01/16

$33

01/17

$33

01/18

$33

01/19

$33

The cheapest trip from Lima to Arequipa was searched and found on Jan 15, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $65 for a bus ticket from Lima to Arequipa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-01-15.

Usually Oltursa 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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Did you know?

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Where are the popular stops in Lima and Arequipa?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lima - Arequipa

Is there a way to reach Arequipa from Lima without flying?

How long is the bus ride from Lima to Arequipa?

What is the distance between Lima and Arequipa?

How frequently do buses run from Lima to Arequipa each day?

At what times does the first and last bus depart from Lima to Arequipa?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lima to Arequipa?

What is the cheapest way to travel from Lima to Arequipa?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Lima to Arequipa?

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