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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 18m
    $107–245

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,223.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

JetSMART, LATAM Chile, and Sky Airline fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Tarapoto (TPP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arequipa to Tarapoto via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 30h 13m.

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