How to travel from Huaraz to Juliaca, Peru

The distance between Huaraz and Juliaca is around 1,305km (811 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 8h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Huaraz to Juliaca by bus, plane, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Huanuco (HUU) then fly from Huanuco (HUU) to Juliaca (JUL).

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $305($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Lima - Plaza Norte then Arequipa and then to Juliaca.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $50($50)
Operated by

Cruz del Sur

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Drive

Drive to Juliaca.

  • Duration22h 30m
  • Distance1,662km (1,033 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Huaraz and Juliaca

There are several options for getting from Huaraz to Juliaca by bus, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $41 and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $305.

The distance between Huaraz and Juliaca is around 1,305km (811 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,041km (647 miles)

It takes around 10h 15m to get from Huaraz and Juliaca by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Huaraz to Juliaca is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx $305.

The cheapest way to travel between Huaraz and Juliaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $41 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Huaraz and Juliaca. We recommend that you take a taxi to Huanuco (HUU) then fly from Huanuco (HUU) to Juliaca (JUL). instead which will take 8h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Huaraz and Juliaca. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Huaraz to Juliaca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima - Plaza Norte and Arequipa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Oltursa, Cruz del Sur, Transportes Linea, Allinbus, Transportes Ancash, Empresa de Transportes 14, Turismo Puma, CIVA, Transportes Julio Cesar and Movil Tours run regular bus services between Huaraz and Juliaca. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Huaraz to Juliaca. We recommend that you take the bus to Trujillo then fly from Trujillo (TRU) to Juliaca (JUL). instead which will take 10h 15m.

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 Huaraz and Juliaca. The distance is around 1,662km (1,033 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huaraz to Juliaca is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around $95.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Huaraz and Juliaca

Transport options from Huaraz to Juliaca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
8h 20m
$305($305)
on demand1,433km (890 miles)
Bus to Lima, Fly10hrs
$105($105)
5 times a day1,305km (811 miles)
Bus and Plane10h 15m
$95($95)
once daily1,658km (1,030 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 5h
$50($50)
every 20 mins1,675km (1,041 miles)
Bus via Lima1 day 7h
$42($42)
every 20 mins1,668km (1,036 miles)
Bus via Lima - Javier Prado1 day 8h
$41($41)
every 20 mins1,669km (1,037 miles)
Drive
22h 30m
$150($150)
on demand1,662km (1,033 miles)

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Airlines

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