How to travel from Paracas to Huacachina, Peru
The distance between Paracas and Huacachina is around 74km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Paracas to Huacachina by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Huacachina → Paracas if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Huacachina.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$120($120)
Peru Hop
Taxi
Take a taxi to Huacachina.
- Duration1h 15m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost$40($40)
Multiple taxi operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paracas and Huacachina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Paracas to Huacachina by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around $40 and will take around 1h 15m.
The distance between Paracas and Huacachina is around 74km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 60km (37 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Paracas and Huacachina by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paracas to Huacachina is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx $40.
The cheapest way to travel between Paracas and Huacachina, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around $40 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Paracas and Huacachina. We recommend that you take a taxi to Huacachina. instead which will take 1h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Paracas and Huacachina. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paracas and Huacachina with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 15m.
Peru Hop run regular bus services between Paracas and Huacachina. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paracas to Huacachina. We recommend that you take the bus to Huacachina. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Huacachina is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) which is approximately 272km (169 miles) from Huacachina. Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) and Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) 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 Paracas and Huacachina. The distance is around 75km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paracas to Huacachina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around $120.
Compare travel optionsbetween Paracas and Huacachina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 15m | $120($120) | once daily | 74km (46 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 15m | $40($40) | on demand | 75km (46 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | $7($7) | on demand | 75km (46 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Paracas and Huacachina
Bus companies
Cruz del Sur
Oltursa
Peru Hop
Airports near Huacachina
The following major airports near Huacachina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Distance
- 272km (169 miles) from Huacachina
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
- Distance
- 472km (293 miles) from Huacachina
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
- Distance
- 515km (320 miles) from Huacachina