Arequipa Bus Tickets
Arequipa is a city that invites you to stay, honouring its name, which according to legend comes from the Quechua language "ari-que-pay", which means "yes, stay." Do not miss the opportunity to travel by bus to Arequipa and see if the city really has a charm that captivates those who visit it. Arequipa is also known as the “White City”, thanks to the fact that most of the constructions are made of ashlar, a white volcanic stone from the majestic Misti volcano, which can be seen from the city. Apart from its surprising architecture, another of its great attractions is the regional cuisine, which is preserved in its picanterías. Once in the city, do not miss the opportunity to visit the surroundings, such as Chivay or Colca, you just have to take a bus from Arequipa.
Most popular bus routes to and from Arequipa.
Being the second most populous city in Peru, Arequipa is a common destination among travellers. Know the most popular routes to travel to Arequipa by bus:
- Arequipa to Lima: One of the most popular routes in Peru, from the capital to the beautiful Arequipa approximately 1012.5 km can be reached in 15 hours, for an approximate price of 60 soles or USD 16.6.
- Arequipa to Cusco: Travel by bus from Arequipa to Cusco for only 62 soles or USD 17, at a distance of 491 km that is covered in approximately 10 hours. This is one of the most frequent routes.
- Arequipa to Nazca: With a rate starting from 60 soles or USD 16.6, visiting Nazca is one of the favourite options of travellers, in 9 hours, you will have travelled 566 km by bus from Arequipa.
- La Victoria to Arequipa: The average travel time by bus to Arequipa from La Victoria is 16 hours and covers a distance of 1012.5 km at an average price of 60 soles or USD 16.6, with all the amenities, this route is highly frequent.
- Atocongo Terminal to Arequipa: Visiting Arequipa by bus from the Atocongo terminal requires only 15 hours travelling 996 km, with an average fare of 60 soles or USD 16.6.
Bus operators in Arequipa
With redBus you can book your tickets with the main transport companies, choose the best option and enjoy your trip by bus to Arequipa.
Bus Operator: Oltursa
Address: Pto. Vta Real Plaza AQP; Av. Ejército nº1009, int. k-07
Phone: +51 1 7085000
Average Ticket Price: 62 soles or USD 17
Travelling to Arequipa by bus has never been so comfortable, thanks to Oltursa. The company offers the greatest comfort if you travel to Nazca by bus from Arequipa.
Bus Operator: TEPSA
Address: Av. Jacobo Hunter s / n Terrapuerto int. c-11
Phone: +51 054 424 135
Average Ticket Price: 80 soles or USD 22
TEPSA offers a comfortable and safe trip to visit Lima from Arequipa by bus to Lima. With its 160° reclining seats, Wifi, and electrical outlets, it offers the best services to its customers.
Bus Operator: Exclusive
Address: Terminal Arequipa; Terrapuerto de Arequipa counter C-41 and C-42 (Av. Arturo Ibanez S / N)
Phone: 054 422 544
Average Ticket Price: 80 soles or USD 22
Transportes Nazareno is a company recognized for its excellent service and punctuality. The comfort they offer to their passengers has made them the favourite company to travel by bus from Arequipa to Cusco and back.
Bus Operator: Civa
Address: Av. Arturo Ibáñez S / N Counter B 14-15
Telephone: 958 973 052
Average Ticket Price: 60 soles or USD 16.6
In terms of punctuality and amenities like a 160° reclining seat and air conditioning, Civa is recognized and recommended by passengers to travel by bus to Arequipa from the Atocongo Terminal.
Bus Operator: Wari Palomino
Address: Terminal Arequipa | Terrapuerto Arequipa Nro. 51- Arturo Ibáñez S / N
Phone: 054 486 677
Average Ticket Price: 60 soles or USD 16.6
Visit Arequipa by bus from La Victoria with the greatest comfort thanks to the leather seats reclining up to 160° offered by Wari Palomino.
Places To Visit
- Historic Center of Arequipa: Arequipa is special since it is considered historical in the centre of the city you can see the cathedral and its museum and one of the most beautiful Plaza de Armas in Peru.
- St. Catherine's Monastery: An authentic representation of colonial architecture, it covers more than 20,000 square meters where you can find several patios and rooms dedicated to different purposes in the colonial era.
- San Lázaro neighbourhood: This is the oldest neighbourhood in Arequipa, considered Cultural Heritage of Humanity and is a highly visited site by tourists.
- Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum: Dedicated to the 2010 Nobel Prize-winning writer for Literature, this house-museum tells his story.
- Colca Canyon: To visit the Colca Canyon you can take a bus from Arequipa, it is one of the deepest canyons in the world where you can also see the condor.
Boarding and disembarking points in Arequipa
Arequipa is the second most populated city in Peru so it has several arrival and boarding points, for the convenience of visitors travelling by bus to Arequipa.
- Terrapuerto Arequipa
- Arequipa land terminal
- Arequipa north terminal
- Arequipa Office
- North cone terminal
- Colca Canyon
Now that you know the places you should visit, redBus helps you prepare your bus trip to Arequipa or if you already know your destination, do not hesitate to book your bus from Arequipa.