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How to get fromArequipa to Quitoby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Arequipa to Quito by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, car

    best
    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane AQP - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    8h 24m
    $144–495

  2. Bus via Lima

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Lima - Nicolás Arriolabus bus Lima
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Lima
    2d 5h
    $85–176

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus Lima
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Cúcuta
    38h 28m
    $147–224

  4. Drive 2,748.2 km

    1. Drive from Arequipa to Quitocar car 2,748.2 km
    38h 3m
    $414–597

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,999.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Quito, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Arequipa to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 38h 28m.

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