How to travel from Huacachina to Juliaca, Peru

The distance between Huacachina and Juliaca is around 967km (601 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 30m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Bus to Lima, Fly

Take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Juliaca (JUL).

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Arequipa and then to Juliaca.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Juliaca.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Distance967km (601 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Huacachina and Juliaca

There are several options for getting from Huacachina to Juliaca by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $40 and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $105.

The distance between Huacachina and Juliaca is around 967km (601 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (388 miles)

It takes around 17h 25m to get from Huacachina and Juliaca by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Huacachina to Juliaca is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx $105.

The cheapest way to travel between Huacachina and Juliaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $40 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Huacachina and Juliaca. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Juliaca (JUL). instead which will take 7h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Huacachina and Juliaca. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Huacachina to Juliaca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ica and Arequipa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.

Oltursa, Cruz del Sur, Turismo Puma and CIVA run regular bus services between Huacachina and Juliaca. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 25m 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 Juliaca. We recommend that you take the bus to Ayacucho then fly from Ayacucho (AYP) to Juliaca (JUL). instead which will take 10h 25m.

The closest major airport to Juliaca is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 180km (112 miles) from Juliaca. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) 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 Juliaca. The distance is around 967km (601 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huacachina to Juliaca is to take the bus which takes, on average, 17h 25m and will usually cost around $40.

How do I get from Huacachina to Juliaca

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Transport options from Huacachina to Juliaca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Lima, Fly + 1 similar
7h 30m
$105($105)
every 2 hours1,205km (749 miles)
Bus and Plane10h 25m
$155($155)
once daily1,539km (956 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 25m
$40($40)
twice daily980km (609 miles)
Bus via Arequipa17h 55m
$43($43)
every 20 mins982km (610 miles)
Drive
12h 45m
$88($88)
on demand967km (601 miles)

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Airports near Juliaca

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

AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Juliaca
LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
846km (526 miles) from Juliaca
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
909km (565 miles) from Juliaca