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How to get fromLima to Californiaby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane LIM - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Iberiabus bus
    5h 18m
    $107–201

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Iberiabus bus
    28h 49m
    $97–131

  3. Drive 1,706.2 km

    1. Drive from Lima to Californiacar car 1,706.2 km
    33h 12m
    $257–371

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lima to Puerto Maldonadoshuttle bus Selva: Puerto Maldonado
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Iberiabus bus Puerto Maldonado
    39h 29m

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lima - Atocongo to Assis Brasilbus bus Rio de Janeiro
    2. Drive from Assis Brasil to Californiacar car
    2d
    $199–305

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,058.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and California, Madre de Dios, Peru?

You can take a bus from Lima Plaza Norte to California via Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado, and Iberia in around 28h 49m.

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