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How to get fromArequipa to Rainbow Mountainby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, taxi via Cusco

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Cusco to Rainbow Mountaintaxi taxi
    8h 10m

  2. Drive 401.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arequipa to Rainbow Mountaincar car 401.8 km
    7h 35m
    $61–88

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AQP - CUZ
    2. Take the taxi from Cuzco-Airport-CUZ to Rainbow Mountaintaxi taxi
    5h 1m
    $179–320

  4. Taxi, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Arequipa to Chivaytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Chivay to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Cusipatashuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cusipata to Rainbow Mountaintaxi taxi
    28d 2h
    $869–884

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Sicuanibus bus Arequipa
    2. Take the taxi from Sicuani to Rainbow Mountaintaxi taxi
    8h 18m
    $91–110

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 603.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Rainbow Mountain, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Arequipa to Rainbow Mountain. However, you can take the bus to Cusco then take the taxi to Rainbow Mountain. Alternatively, you can drive from Arequipa to Rainbow Mountain in around 7h 35m.

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