What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Arica?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Arica is to bus and drive and train which costs $100 - $170 and takes 44h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Arica?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Arica is to car and fly and bus which takes 13h 24m and costs $280 - $950.

How far is it from Quito to Arica?

The distance between Quito and Arica is 2280 km. The road distance is 2969 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Arica without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Arica without a car is to bus via Arequipa which takes 2 days 12h and costs $110 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Arica?

It takes approximately 13h 24m to get from Quito to Arica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Arica bus from?

Quito to Arica bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Arica bus arrive?

Quito to Arica bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, arrive at Lima Javier Prado station.

What is the time difference between Quito and Arica?

Arica is 2h ahead of Quito. It is currently 9:29 PM in Quito and 11:29 PM in Arica.

Can I drive from Quito to Arica?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Arica is 2969 km. It takes approximately 40h 48m to drive from Quito to Arica.

Where can I stay near Arica?

There are 123+ hotels available in Arica.

Quito to Arica - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Quito and Arica?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Arica. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Terminal Internacional Arica via Lima Javier Prado, Arequipa and Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

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There are 5 ways to get from Quito to Arica by car, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car, fly, bus
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ)plane UIO - TCQ
3. Take the bus from Tacna Airport to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
13h 24m
$288–951
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Javier Pradobus
2. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
2d 12h
$95–178
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Zapotillobus
2. Drive from Zapotillo to Terminal Terrestre Las Lomascar
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Las Lomas to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus 524
5. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
6. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
44h 45m
$105–167
Drive 2,969 km
1. Drive from Quito to Aricacar 2,969 km
40h 48m
$367–529
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Javier Pradobus
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Arequipabus
3. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
2d 12h
$113–191

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) flights

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10h 51mAverage Duration

$265Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,279.8 km
Duration: 13h 24m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Arica, Chile?

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Internacional Arica via Lima Javier Prado, Arequipa, Tacna, and Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría in around 2d 12h.

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