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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Arica is to bus and train which costs $50 - $100 and takes 19h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lima to Arica is to fly and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $65 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Arica?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Arica. However, there are services departing from Lima 28 de Julio and arriving at Terminal Internacional Arica via Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.

How far is it from Lima to Arica?

The distance between Lima and Arica is 1062 km. The road distance is 1230.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lima to Arica without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 16m and costs $50 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Lima to Arica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Arica bus from?

Lima to Arica bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Lima 28 de Julio station.

Where does the Lima to Arica bus arrive?

Lima to Arica bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Tacna station.

What is the time difference between Lima and Arica?

Arica is 2h ahead of Lima. It is currently 11:04 PM in Lima and 1:04 AM in Arica.

Can I drive from Lima to Arica?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Arica is 1230 km. It takes approximately 16h 4m to drive from Lima to Arica.

Where can I stay near Arica?

There are 126+ hotels available in Arica.

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

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

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ)plane LIM - TCQ
2. Take the bus from Tacna Airport to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
6h 16m
$67–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacnabus Lima
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus Aeroexpreso
24h
$32–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus 524
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
3. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
19h 16m
$50–97
Drive 1,230.4 km
1. Drive from Lima to Aricacar 1,230.4 km
16h 4m
$185–268
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacnabus Lima
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tacna to Arica Airportshuttle Ari
24h 20m
$79–88

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) flights

48Weekly Planes

1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,061.8 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Arica, Chile?

You can take a bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Terminal Internacional Arica via Tacna and Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría in around 24h.

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