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

The cheapest way to get from Guayaquil to Arequipa is to bus via Tumbes which costs $75 - $150 and takes 36h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guayaquil to Arequipa is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Guayaquil and Arequipa?

No, there is no direct bus from Guayaquil to Arequipa. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and arriving at Arequipa via Tumbes and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 4m.

How far is it from Guayaquil to Arequipa?

The distance between Guayaquil and Arequipa is 1831 km. The road distance is 2445.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Guayaquil to Arequipa without a car is to bus via Tumbes which takes 36h 4m and costs $75 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Guayaquil to Arequipa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guayaquil to Arequipa bus from?

Guayaquil to Arequipa bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, depart from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Bus or fly from Guayaquil to Arequipa?

The best way to get from Guayaquil to Arequipa is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Tumbes, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 36h 4m.

Where does the Guayaquil to Arequipa bus arrive?

Guayaquil to Arequipa bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, arrive at Tumbes station.

Can I drive from Guayaquil to Arequipa?

Yes, the driving distance between Guayaquil to Arequipa is 2446 km. It takes approximately 32h 58m to drive from Guayaquil to Arequipa.

Where can I stay near Arequipa?

There are 480+ hotels available in Arequipa.

Guayaquil to Arequipa - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Guayaquil to Arequipa by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane GYE - AQP
6h 5m
$182–634
Bus via Tumbes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tumbesbus
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus 524
36h 4m
$79–150
Drive 2,445.6 km
1. Drive from Guayaquil to Arequipacar 2,445.6 km
32h 58m
$368–531
Bus
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
42h 18m
$84–166
Bus via Lima
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tumbesbus
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Limabus
3. Take the bus from Lima to Arequipabus
44h 19m
$131–223

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

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7h 55mAverage Duration

$173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,831.2 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Guayaquil, 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 bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Arequipa via Tumbes, Tumbes, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 36h 4m.

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