What is the cheapest way to get from Ecuador to Arequipa?

The cheapest way to get from Ecuador to Arequipa is to bus via Tumbes which costs $110 - $210 and takes 39h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ecuador to Arequipa?

The fastest way to get from Ecuador to Arequipa is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $280 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Ecuador and Arequipa?

No, there is no direct bus from Ecuador to Arequipa. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and arriving at Arequipa via Tumbes, Lima and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 25m.

How far is it from Ecuador to Arequipa?

The distance between Ecuador and Arequipa is 1844 km. The road distance is 2445.6 km.

How do I travel from Ecuador to Arequipa without a car?

The best way to get from Ecuador to Arequipa without a car is to bus via Tumbes which takes 39h 25m and costs $110 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Ecuador to Arequipa?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Ecuador to Arequipa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ecuador to Arequipa bus from?

Ecuador to Arequipa bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Bus or fly from Ecuador to Arequipa?

The best way to get from Ecuador to Arequipa is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $280 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Tumbes, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 39h 25m.

Where does the Ecuador to Arequipa bus arrive?

Ecuador to Arequipa bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Tumbes station.

Can I drive from Ecuador to Arequipa?

Yes, the driving distance between Ecuador to Arequipa is 2446 km. It takes approximately 32h 53m to drive from Ecuador to Arequipa.

Where can I stay near Arequipa?

There are 471+ hotels available in Arequipa.

Ecuador to Arequipa - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ecuador to Arequipa by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport
best
1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane GYE - AQP
6h 25m
$283–579
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Pradobus Lima
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Arequipabus Lima
47h 51m
$93–165
Bus via Tumbes
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tumbesbus
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus 524
39h 25m
$110–205
Drive 2,445.6 km
1. Drive from Guayaquil to Arequipacar 2,445.6 km
32h 53m
$368–531
Bus to Tumbes, fly
1. Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillasbus
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane TBP - AQP
7h 38m
$165–281
Bus via Máncora
1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Máncorabus
2. Take the bus from Máncora to Limabus
3. Take the bus from Lima to Arequipabus
2d 6h
$205–277

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) flights

17Weekly Planes

7h 31mAverage Duration

$261Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,844 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Ecuador and Arequipa, Peru?

LATAM Chile flies from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Guayaquil to Arequipa via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Tumbes, Tumbes, Lima Paseo de la República, Lima, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 39h 25m.

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