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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cusco to Tarapoto by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tarapoto (TPP)plane plane CUZ - TPP
    4h 59m
    $93–234

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus Lima / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tarapotobus bus Lima
    41h 43m
    $63–104

  3. Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Limabus bus Cusco
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tarapotobus bus Lima
    38h 23m
    $73–106

  4. Drive  1,687.2 km

    1. Drive from Cusco to Tarapotocar car 1,687.2 km
    30h 9m
    $254–367

  5. Bus via Lima #2

    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Javier Pradobus bus Cusco
    2. Take the bus from Lima - La Victoria to Tarapotobus bus Lima
    2d 1h
    $68–100

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tarapoto (TPP) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 926 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and Sky Airline fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tarapoto (TPP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to Tarapoto via Lima and Lima 28 de Julio in around 38h 23m.

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