There are 4 ways to get from Lima to El Tambo by bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lima to Chilcabus Lima
4h 4m$13–19Drive 297.3 km
- Drive from Lima to El Tambocar 297.3 km
5h 27m$45–65Fly, bus
- Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU)plane LIM - JAU
- Take the bus from Jauja Airport to Calle Sebastían Lorentebus
4h 56m$75–208Bus via Lima Javier Prado
- Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Huancayobus Lima
7h 15m$15–50
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lima to El Tambo is to bus which costs $12 - $19 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Lima to El Tambo is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $12 - $19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lima Javier Prado and arriving at Huancayo. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Lima and El Tambo is 304 km. The road distance is 297.3 km.
The best way to get from Lima to El Tambo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $12 - $19.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Lima to El Tambo, including transfers.
Lima to El Tambo bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, depart from Lima Javier Prado station.
Lima to El Tambo bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, arrive at Huancayo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lima to El Tambo is 297 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Lima to El Tambo.
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What companies run services between Lima, Peru and El Tambo, Junín, Peru?
Empresa de Transporte Señor de Huanca operates a bus from Lima to Chilca twice daily. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Francisco Carle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–190
- Website
- skyairline.com
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Francisco Carle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–190
Bus from Lima to Chilca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Empresa de Transporte Señor de Huanca
- Phone
- +51904244509
- [email protected]
- Website
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
Bus from Jauja Airport to Calle Sebastían Lorente
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Book at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Phone
- +51 1 311 5050
- Website
- Cruz del Sur
Bus from Lima Javier Prado to Huancayo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–50
- Website
- Cruz del Sur
- Phone
- (+51) 064 223128
- [email protected]
- Website
- transporteturismoc.wixsite.com
Bus from Lima Javier Prado to Huancayo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18
- Schedules at
- buscobus.pe
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