How To Get From Paracas to Arequipa (Ica to Arequipa) Best Way – The best way is by bus since is the most convenient and affordable.
What Is The Distance From Paracas to Arequipa?
The distance from Paracas to Arequipa is 783 kilometers. Click here to book online Arequipa activities and day trips.
The travel time from Paracas to Arequipa is around 13 hours by car. Read here how to get from Arequipa to Paracas the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Paracas to Arequipa?
The cheapest way from Paracas to Arequipa is by bus for $51 USD you can book online and it will take around 15 hours since you have to get to Ica first.
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WHERE TO STAY IN AREQUIPA
The accommodation can cost around $10–15 USD if you stay in a cheap room. For mid-budget accommodation starts at $30-50 USD and for more than $80 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Peru.
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How To Get From Ica to Arequipa
Bus From Paracas to Arequipa (Cheapest Way)
The cheapest way from Paracas to Arequipa is by bus. There is no direct bus from Paracas to Arequipa. You will have to ride a bus from Paracas to Ica where you will get a bus from Ica to Arequipa.
There are a few bus companies Civa and Cruz del Sur going from Ica to Arequipa. Most of the departures are at night time which is perfect to save one-night accommodation since the bus takes around 12 hours travel time.
Bus Schedule From Paracas to Ica
The bus schedule from Paracas to Ica Bus Terminal (check the exact location in Google Maps) is running a few times per day and it will take 1 hour and 20 minutes.
The bus fare from Paracas to Ica is $3 USD. You can buy the tickets at the bus. The bus from Paracas to Ica will stop at Cruce with Pisco Road, you can get a shared taxi to get there from Paracas.
A shared taxi will cost 6 Soles per person which is $1.5 USD and it will take around 20 minutes. They will drive you to the backpacker’s area near the port.
Taxi From Paracas to Ica
If you prefer more comfort you can go from Paracas to Ica by taxi. The travel time is around 1 hour and the taxi fare is around $25 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It can be a great idea a shared taxi from Ica to Paracas if you want to save time.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM ICA TO AREQUIPA
The bus schedule from Ica to Arequipa is running only a few times per day. Civa Buses and Cruz del Sur are leaving a few times per day starting from 12 pm to 11 55 pm.
The bus fare from Ica to Arequipa starts at $51 USD you can book online. The travel time from Ica to Arequipa is 13 hours.
BEST WAY FROM PARACAS TO AREQUIPA
The cheapest way from Paracas to Arequipa is by bus for $51 USD you can book online if you are on a budget.
It will take around 15 hours since you have to get to Ica from Paracas to get the bus. You will save one night of accommodation!
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