How to travel from Huacachina to Huaraz, Peru

The distance between Huacachina and Huaraz is around 706km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Huacachina to Huaraz by bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Take the bus to Lima and then to Huaraz.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $27($27)
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Bus, Plane and Taxi

Take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    $280($280)
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Drive

Drive to Huaraz.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance706km (438 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Huacachina and Huaraz

There are several options for getting from Huacachina to Huaraz by bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $27 and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $65.

The distance between Huacachina and Huaraz is around 706km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 542km (337 miles)

It takes around 10h 60m to get from Huacachina and Huaraz by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Huacachina to Huaraz is to drive which takes around 9h 40m and will set you back approx $65.

The cheapest way to travel between Huacachina and Huaraz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $27 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Huacachina and Huaraz. We recommend that you drive to Huaraz. instead which will take 9h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Huacachina and Huaraz. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Huacachina to Huaraz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ica, Lima and Lima. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.

Turismo Jaksa, Transportes Julio Cesar, Cruz del Sur, Movil Tours, Flores Hermanos and Turismo Cavassa run regular bus services between Huacachina and Huaraz. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Huacachina to Huaraz. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 12h 10m.

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 Huacachina and Huaraz. The distance is around 706km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huacachina to Huaraz is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 60m and will usually cost around $27.

How do I get from Huacachina to Huaraz

Compare travel optionsbetween Huacachina and Huaraz

Transport options from Huacachina to Huaraz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
10h 60m
$27($27)
every 20 mins711km (442 miles)
Bus via Lima12h 25m
$31($31)
every 4 hours715km (444 miles)
Bus via Lima13h 10m
$31($31)
5 times a day710km (441 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi
12h 10m
$280($280)
every 2 hours941km (585 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
$65($65)
on demand706km (438 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