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How to get fromArequipa to Paitaby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Arequipa to Paita by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Piura International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Piura International Airport (PIU)plane plane AQP - PIU
    2. Take the taxi from Piura International Airport (PIU) to Paitataxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $169–325

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Limabus bus Arequipa
    2. Take the bus from Lima to Paitabus bus
    30h 5m
    $57–104

  3. Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus Lima
    2. Take the bus from Lima to Paitabus bus
    28h 46m
    $69–120

  4. Drive 2,024.5 km

    1. Drive from Arequipa to Paitacar car 2,024.5 km
    27h 20m
    $305–440

  5. Fly to Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport (TYL)plane plane AQP - TYL
    2. Take the taxi from Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport (TYL) to Paitataxi taxi
    7h 23m
    $164–635

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Limabus bus Lima
    2. Take the bus from Lima to Paitabus bus
    31h 37m
    $116–216

  7. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Limabus bus Arequipa
    2. Take the bus from Lima to Paitabus bus
    40h 47m

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Piura International Airport (PIU) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,651.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Paita, Peru?

You can take a bus from Arequipa to Paita via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, and Lima in around 28h 46m.

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