Peru Transportation Guide & Booking Service
Peru Transportation Guide & Booking Service
Transportation goes hand in hand with travel. There are numerous ways to get around Peru and choosing the right option(s) can have a significant impact on your trip. Transportation in Peru includes domestic flights, private transfers, shared shuttles, trains, boats, buses, and rental cars. As you decide what type of transportation is best for you, keep in mind your timeframe, travel route, and budget. You might choose one option exclusively or combine several modes of travel. The following guide explains what's involved with several transportation options in Peru.
Frequently asked questions
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- Is Peru bike friendly?
Some parts of Peru are bike friendly. In general, rural areas are good places to ride bikes, especially in the Sacred Valley, Arequipa, and outside Cusco. Travelers can often rent mountain bikes in these areas and ride single-track routes through the mountains.Riding bikes in Peru's cities is less common. Bikers will have to compete with cars and may be put in dangerous situations. For this reason, it's not advised to ride bikes in larger cities.
- What are the driving times between destinations in Peru?
Travel times vary depending on where you are going. Along well-traveled tourist routes, the roads will be better and the travel will be smooth. In more rural areas, the roads may be worse and make the driving take longer.The following are the general travel times between Lima and popular destinations: Pisco (3 hrs), Paracas (3 hrs), Ica (4 hrs), Nazca (5.5 hrs), Huánuco (5 hrs), Huaraz (5.5 hrs), Trujillo (7.5 hrs), Chiclayo (10 hrs), Cajamarca (11 hrs), Arequipa (13 hrs), Cusco (14.5 hrs), Urubamba (14.5 hrs), Ollantaytambo (14.5 hrs), Pisac (15 hrs), Máncora (15.5 hrs), Chachapoyas (16 hrs), and Puno (17 hrs).
The following are the general travel times between Cusco and popular destinations: Pisac (0.5 hr), Urubamba (1 hr), Ollantaytambo (1 hr), Puno (5.5 hrs), Arequipa (6.5 hrs), Nazca (9 hrs), Ica (10.5 hrs), Paracas (11.5 hrs), Pisco (12 hrs), Lima (14.5 hrs), and Huánuco (17 hrs).
The following the general travel times between Trujillo and popular destinations: Chiclayo (3 hrs), Cajamarca (3.5 hrs), Huaraz (4.5 hrs), Lima (7.5 hrs), Cabo Blanco (8 hrs), Máncora (8 hrs), Huánuco (8 hrs), Chachapoyas (8.5 hrs), Tumbes (9.5 hrs), Huancayo (11 hrs), Paracas (10.5 hrs), Ica (11 hrs), and Nazca (13 hrs).
- Can I take public buses around Peru?
Yes. Peru has a great bus system, with a network of regular, high-quality buses that travel across the country. Most locals use buses as their main form of transportation and travelers are likely to ride a bus at some point during their time in Peru.There are a variety of buses in Peru. The best ones have reclining seats, bathrooms, food and beverage service, and videos. These buses are also usually nonstop.
In some cities, like Arequipa and Cusco, all of the bus companies are located in one station. This makes it very easy to travel by bus, since you can usually show up without a ticket and board a bus in an hour or two. In cities like Lima the bus companies have stations spread around the city.
By and large, traveling by bus is safe. However, it's still a good idea to pay attention to your luggage while traveling. Theft occurs more frequently on cheaper buses.
