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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tumbes (TBP)plane plane LIM - TBP
    2h 17m
    $91–192

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tumbesbus bus Lima
    17h 10m
    $29–120

  3. Drive 1,254.7 km

    1. Drive from Lima to Tumbescar car 1,254.7 km
    17h 34m
    $189–273

  4. Bus via Piura

    1. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Piurabus bus Lima
    2. Take the bus from Piura to Tumbesbus bus Lima
    24h 54m
    $46–72

Lima to Tumbes by bus

Calendar182Weekly Buses
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,025 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Tumbes, Peru?

Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tumbes (TBP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, CIVA operates a bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tumbes every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 17h 10m. Seven other operators also service this route.

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