How to travel from Cordillera Blanca to Huaraz, Peru

The distance between Cordillera Blanca and Huaraz is around 46km (29 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cordillera Blanca to Huaraz by taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HuarazCordillera Blanca if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Carhuaz then take the bus to Huaraz.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $7($7)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Huaraz.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    $20($20)
Operated by

Mister Cat Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Huaraz.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance46km (29 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cordillera Blanca and Huaraz

There are several options for getting from Cordillera Blanca to Huaraz by taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around $7 and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $20.

The distance between Cordillera Blanca and Huaraz is around 46km (29 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 62km (38 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Cordillera Blanca and Huaraz by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cordillera Blanca to Huaraz is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx $20.

The cheapest way to travel between Cordillera Blanca and Huaraz, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around $7 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cordillera Blanca and Huaraz. We recommend that you take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cordillera Blanca and Huaraz. We recommend that you take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cordillera Blanca to Huaraz. We recommend that you take a taxi to Carhuaz then take the bus to Huaraz. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Huaraz is Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) which is approximately 149km (92 miles) from Huaraz. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Cajamarca Airport (CJA) (CJA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cordillera Blanca and Huaraz. The distance is around 46km (29 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cordillera Blanca to Huaraz is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around $7.

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Transport options from Cordillera Blanca to Huaraz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Bus
1h 35m
$7($7)
twice daily49km (30 miles)
Taxi
1hr
$20($20)
on demand46km (29 miles)
Drive
1hr
$5($5)
on demand46km (29 miles)

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Airports near Huaraz

The following major airports near Huaraz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.

HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Huaraz
LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
281km (175 miles) from Huaraz
CJA
Cajamarca Airport (CJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
287km (178 miles) from Huaraz