How to travel from Juliaca to Cordillera Blanca, Peru

The distance between Juliaca and Cordillera Blanca is around 1,368km (850 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 9h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Juliaca to Cordillera Blanca by plane, 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 Cordillera BlancaJuliaca if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Juliaca (JUL) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Cordillera Blanca.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $285($285)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $50($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Cordillera Blanca.

  • Duration23h 15m
  • Distance1,711km (1,063 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Juliaca and Cordillera Blanca

There are several options for getting from Juliaca to Cordillera Blanca by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $49 and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 9h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $285.

The distance between Juliaca and Cordillera Blanca is around 1,368km (850 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,099km (683 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Juliaca and Cordillera Blanca by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Juliaca to Cordillera Blanca is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 9h 15m and will set you back approx $285.

The cheapest way to travel between Juliaca and Cordillera Blanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $49 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Juliaca and Cordillera Blanca. We recommend that you fly from Juliaca (JUL) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Cordillera Blanca. instead which will take 9h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Juliaca and Cordillera Blanca. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Juliaca to Cordillera Blanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arequipa, Lima - Plaza Norte and Carhuaz. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Cruz del Sur, Turismo Puma, CIVA, Oltursa, Transportes Ancash, El Special Tours, Transportes Julio Cesar and Movil Tours run regular bus services between Juliaca and Cordillera Blanca. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Juliaca to Cordillera Blanca. We recommend that you fly from Juliaca (JUL) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Cordillera Blanca. instead which will take 9h 15m.

The closest major airport to Cordillera Blanca is Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) which is approximately 197km (122 miles) from Cordillera Blanca. Cajamarca Airport (CJA) (CJA) and Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) (CIX) 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 Juliaca and Cordillera Blanca. The distance is around 1,711km (1,063 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Juliaca to Cordillera Blanca is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around $285.

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Transport options from Juliaca to Cordillera Blanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
9h 15m
$285($285)
on demand1,478km (918 miles)
Plane and Bus9h 50m
$235($235)
twice daily1,709km (1,062 miles)
Fly to Lima (LIM), Bus10h 55m
$125($125)
every 20 mins1,368km (850 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 6h
$50($50)
once daily1,728km (1,074 miles)
Bus via Lima Terminal Excluciva1 day 8h
$62($62)
every 20 mins1,723km (1,071 miles)
Bus via Lima Terminal Excluciva1 day 11h
$49($49)
twice daily1,725km (1,072 miles)
Drive
23h 15m
$155($155)
on demand1,711km (1,063 miles)

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Airports near Cordillera Blanca

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

HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Cordillera Blanca
CJA
Cajamarca Airport (CJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
226km (140 miles) from Cordillera Blanca
CIX
Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX)
International Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Cordillera Blanca