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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Tarapoto (TPP)plane plane AQP - TPP
    5h 20m
    $132–305

  2. Bus

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    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 Tarapotobus bus Lima
    30h 13m
    $61–128

  3. Drive  1,930.6 km

    1. Drive from Arequipa to Tarapotocar car 1,930.6 km
    28h 24m
    $291–420

  4. Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Limabus bus Lima
    2. Take the bus from Lima - La Victoria to Tarapotobus bus Lima
    44h 18m
    $159–213

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Tarapoto (TPP) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,223.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Sky Airline, LATAM Chile, and JetSMART fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Tarapoto (TPP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arequipa to Tarapoto via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 30h 13m.

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