What is the cheapest way to get from Lima to La Serena?

The cheapest way to get from Lima to La Serena is to bus and train which costs $65 - $130 and takes 2 days 0h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lima to La Serena?

The fastest way to get from Lima to La Serena is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $130 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and La Serena?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to La Serena. However, there are services departing from Lima 28 de Julio and arriving at Terminal de buses La Serena via Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Lima to La Serena?

The distance between Lima and La Serena is 2089 km. The road distance is 2795.7 km.

How do I travel from Lima to La Serena without a car?

The best way to get from Lima to La Serena without a car is to bus and train via Arequipa which takes 43h 27m and costs $100 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Lima to La Serena?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Lima to La Serena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to La Serena bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Lima to La Serena?

The best way to get from Lima to La Serena is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $130 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Lima to La Serena bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lima and La Serena?

La Serena is 2h ahead of Lima. It is currently 12:42 PM in Lima and 2:42 PM in La Serena.

Can I drive from Lima to La Serena?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to La Serena is 2796 km. It takes approximately 36h 40m to drive from Lima to La Serena.

Where can I stay near La Serena?

There are 983+ hotels available in La Serena.

Lima to La Serena - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lima to La Serena by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to La Florida Airport (LSC)plane LIM - LSC
5h 53m
$137–360
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacnabus
2. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de buses La Serenabus
2d
$66–124
Bus, train via Arequipa
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
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de buses La Serenabus
43h 27m
$101–208
Drive 2,795.7 km
1. Drive from Lima to La Serenacar 2,795.7 km
36h 40m
$421–607
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de buses La Serenabus
2d
$82–190

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to La Florida Airport (LSC) flights

14Weekly Planes

7h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,088.9 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and La Serena, Chile?

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and JetSMART fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to La Florida Airport (LSC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Terminal de buses La Serena via Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 2d.

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