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How to get fromLima to Samaipataby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lima to Samaipata by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane LIM - VVI
    2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Samaipatabus bus
    8h 57m
    $205–445

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lima - Terminal Arriola to La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Santa Cruzbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Samaipatabus bus
    2d 3h
    $112–593

  3. Drive  2,177.7 km

    1. Drive from Lima to Samaipatacar car 2,177.7 km
    31h 33m
    $328–473

  4. Bus via Sucre

    1. Take the bus from Oltursa Lima Terminal to La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Sucrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sucre to Samaipatabus bus
    2d 3h
    $120–143

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lima to Samaipata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,774.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Samaipata, Bolivia?

You can take a bus from Lima - Terminal Arriola to Samaipata via La Paz, Santa Cruz, and Santa Cruz in around 2d 3h.

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