Getting Around

Buses for traveling around Peru are extensive, regular and relatively cheap. When buying tickets for night buses it is recommended buying tickets in advance (either several hours before you want to depart or the day before) as they often fill up.

The night buses were very safe and comfortable. The companies video recorded us getting onto the bus and only stopped at secure bus stations. Buses will only give luggage to the passenger with the correct ticket too to avoid anyone else taking your bag. Many companies off 2-3 classes of tickets, varying the amount of room you get with your seat. Most night buses we took included meals, blankets and reclining seats. Almost all the buses we took in Peru also included films on board.

Cruz del Sur offers the most comfortable buses in Peru but also the most expensive. We found many companies offering almost as good service but for a cheaper price.

The duration and cost of our bus travel around Peru is below.


Lima to Ica
Duration (approx): 5-6 hours
Cost (approx): 20 Soles
Soyuz Bus Company


Ica to Arequipa
Duration (approx): 10 hours
Cost (approx): 75 Soles
Cruz Del Sur Bus Company – leaves Ica at around 10pm


Arequipa to Cabanaconde (Colca Canyon)
Duration (approx): 5-6 hours
Cost (approx): 15 Soles
Lots of bus companies can be found at the bus station in Arequipa. The buses are a bit uncomfortable, have lots of passengers on board, and are without a toilet. Towards Cabanaconde the roads become rocky and this makes the journey even more uncomfortable


Arequipa to Puno
Duration (approx): 5 ½ hours

Puno to Cusco
Duration (approx): 8 hours
Cost (approx): 20 Soles

Cusco to Lima
Duration (approx): 21 hours
Cost (approx): 150 Soles
Our bus left at 5pm and arrived in Lima at 2pm

Lima to Huanchaco
Duration (approx): 10 hours
Cost (approx): 30 Soles


Huanchaco to Mancora
Duration (approx): 9 hours
Cost (approx): 30 Soles
El Dorado bus company

Various Bus Companies in Peru can be found below;
Cruz Del Sur         http://www.cruzdelsur.com.pe
Soyuz Bus            http://www.perubus.com.pe/
Ormeno                http://www.grupo-ormeno.com.pe/
Movil                   http://www.moviltours.com.pe/
Linea                    http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe/