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.
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 Juliaca → Huacachina if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Juliaca (JUL).
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Take the bus to Arequipa and then to Juliaca.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Lima, Fly + 1 similar | 7h 30m | $105($105) | every 2 hours | 1,205km (749 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 10h 25m | $155($155) | once daily | 1,539km (956 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 25m | $40($40) | twice daily | 980km (609 miles) |
Bus via Arequipa | 17h 55m | $43($43) | every 20 mins | 982km (610 miles) |
Drive | 12h 45m | $88($88) | on demand | 967km (601 miles) |
Oltursa
Cruz del Sur
Turismo Puma
CIVA
Expreso Antezana
LATAM Chile
Sky Airline
The following major airports near Juliaca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.