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How to get fromArequipa to Colcaby plane, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Arequipa to Colca by plane, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane AQP - AYP
    2. Take the taxi from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Colcataxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $239–440

  2. Drive 775.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arequipa to Colcacar car 775.1 km
    14h 4m
    $117–169

  3. Bus, Tour, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Urabambabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Urabamba to Colcataxi taxi
    13h 46m

  4. Bus, Tour, taxi via Cusco

    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Urabambabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Urabamba to Colcataxi taxi
    19h 18m
    $132–187

  5. Shuttle, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arequipa to Cuscoshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Andahuaylasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Andahuaylas to Uripabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Uripa to Colcataxi taxi
    20h 40m
    $669–708

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 571 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Colca, Ayacucho, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Arequipa to Colca. However, you can drive to Arequipa Airport, walk to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) airport, fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP), then take the taxi to Colca. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cusco, walk to Plaza Zarumilla, take the bus to Plaza Regocijo, walk to Cusco, take the bus to Urabamba, then take the taxi to Colca.

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