What is the cheapest way to get from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto?

The cheapest way to get from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 2 days 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto?

The fastest way to get from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $100 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Madre de Dios and Tarapoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto. However, there are services departing from Puerto Maldonado and arriving at Tarapoto via Arequipa and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 28m.

How far is it from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto?

The distance between Madre de Dios and Tarapoto is 1044 km. The road distance is 2189.3 km.

How do I travel from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto without a car?

The best way to get from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto without a car is to bus via Arequipa which takes 45h 28m and costs $95 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madre de Dios to Tarapoto bus from?

Madre de Dios to Tarapoto bus services, operated by Transportes Reyna, depart from Puerto Maldonado station.

Bus or fly from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto?

The best way to get from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $100 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Arequipa, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 45h 28m.

Where does the Madre de Dios to Tarapoto bus arrive?

Madre de Dios to Tarapoto bus services, operated by Transportes Reyna, arrive at Arequipa station.

Can I drive from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Madre de Dios to Tarapoto is 2189 km. It takes approximately 41h 47m to drive from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto.

Where can I stay near Tarapoto?

There are 176+ hotels available in Tarapoto.

Madre de Dios to Tarapoto - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and Tour

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There are 5 ways to get from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Tarapoto (TPP)plane PEM - TPP
4h 30m
$103–361
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus
2. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tarapotobus
2d 5h
$79–130
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Arequipabus
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tarapotobus
45h 28m
$98–188
Drive 2,189.3 km
1. Drive from Puerto Maldonado to Tarapotocar 2,189.3 km
41h 47m
$330–476
Tour, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Maldonado to Limashuttle Selva: Puerto Maldonado
2. Take the bus from Lima - La Victoria to Tarapotobus
2d 19h

Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Tarapoto (TPP) flights

21Weekly Planes

5h 28mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madre de Dios to Tarapoto.

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Distance: 1,043.7 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

LATAM Chile flies from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Tarapoto (TPP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Puerto Maldonado to Tarapoto via Puerto Maldonado, Arequipa, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 45h 28m.

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