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

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There are 3 ways to get from Arequipa to Tiwanaku by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Desaguaderobus bus Arequipa
    2. Drive from Desaguadero to Tiwanakucar car
    8h 15m
    $20–44

  2. Drive  456.5 km

    1. Drive from Arequipa to Tiwanakucar car 456.5 km
    7h 45m
    $69–100

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane AQP - LPB
    2. Take the taxi from La-Paz-Airport-LPB to Tiwanakutaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    $334–530

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Arequipa to Tiwanaku.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 462.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Tiwanaku, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from Arequipa to Tiwanaku. However, you can take the bus to Desaguadero then drive to Tiwanaku. Alternatively, you can drive from Arequipa to Tiwanaku in around 7h 45m.

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