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

The cheapest way to get from Guayaquil to Arica is to bus and train which costs $100 - $180 and takes 41h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guayaquil to Arica is to fly and bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $330 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Guayaquil and Arica?

No, there is no direct bus from Guayaquil to Arica. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and arriving at Terminal Internacional Arica via Lima Javier Prado, Arequipa and Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Guayaquil to Arica?

The distance between Guayaquil and Arica is 2114 km. The road distance is 2674 km.

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

The best way to get from Guayaquil to Arica without a car is to bus and train which takes 41h 50m and costs $100 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Guayaquil to Arica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guayaquil to Arica bus from?

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

Where does the Guayaquil to Arica bus arrive?

Guayaquil to Arica bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, arrive at Lima Javier Prado station.

What is the time difference between Guayaquil and Arica?

Arica is 1h ahead of Guayaquil. It is currently 3:21 AM in Guayaquil and 4:21 AM in Arica.

Can I drive from Guayaquil to Arica?

Yes, the driving distance between Guayaquil to Arica is 2674 km. It takes approximately 36h 14m to drive from Guayaquil to Arica.

Where can I stay near Arica?

There are 139+ hotels available in Arica.

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

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

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ)plane GYE - TCQ
2. Take the bus from Tacna Airport to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
9h 25m
$332–463
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Pradobus
2. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
2d
$92–197
Bus, train
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
4. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
5. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
41h 50m
$103–174
Drive 2,674 km
1. Drive from Guayaquil to Aricacar 2,674 km
36h 14m
$330–477
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Pradobus
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Arequipabus
3. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
2d
$105–210

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) flights

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9h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,114.5 km
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Guayaquil, Ecuador and Arica, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal Internacional Arica via Lima Javier Prado, Arequipa, Tacna, and Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría in around 2d.

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