Quick Facts
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Duration
21 hours 30 minutes
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Rating
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Experience
cuisine, surfing, museums
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Best Price
USD $ 27.98
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Maximum comfort or class
Good
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Departures
13 departures daily
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Recommended by
3698 travelers
Price may fluctuate due to seasonal demand and other market-driven and regulatory events.
Bus from Cusco to Lima
The bus route from Cusco to Lima literally goes through the history and nature of Peru, as if all the museums of Peru are rolling by your window. The bus starts from the high Peruvian mountains and goes down through the desert and finally to the sea at Lima. Follow this guide and discover the best way to make and enjoy this trip, and also the best things to do in Lima.
Things to note when you go from Cusco to Lima
When it comes to buses in Peru, there is a wide range of options. There are a variety of rates available, all of which are related to the level of service provided. Some buses are quite basic, with no toilets or on-board service. They are, nevertheless, quite inexpensive. However, for a little extra money, you can have reclining chairs, temperature control, and on-board entertainment. Take your time to think about your alternatives. At AndesTransit we will give you all the pros and cons, so you can take the final decision. Clicking the Reserve Now button above, you can see all the possibilities.
Length of the bus ride from Cusco to Lima
This is a long trip. You will be travelling around 20-22 hours. The distance is around 709 miles, or 1142 km. The trip does include rest stops along the main highways 3S and 28A. Since you will spend the whole day and night in this bus, we strongly recommend taking advantage of each rest stop to stretch your legs, snack, and hydrate.
The bus route from Cusco to Lima literally goes through the history and nature of Peru, as if all the museums of Peru are rolling by your window. The bus starts from the high Peruvian mountains and goes down through the desert and finally to the sea at Lima. Follow this guide and discover the best way to make and enjoy this trip, and also the best things to do in Lima.
Things to note when you go from Cusco to Lima
When it comes to buses in Peru, there is a wide range of options. There are a variety of rates available, all of which are related to the level of service provided. Some buses are quite basic, with no toilets or on-board service. They are, nevertheless, quite inexpensive. However, for a little extra money, you can have reclining chairs, temperature control, and on-board entertainment. Take your time to think about your alternatives. At AndesTransit we will give you all the pros and cons, so you can take the final decision. Clicking the Reserve Now button above, you can see all the possibilities.
Length of the bus ride from Cusco to Lima
This is a long trip. You will be travelling around 20-22 hours. The distance is around 709 miles, or 1142 km. The trip does include rest stops along the main highways 3S and 28A. Since you will spend the whole day and night in this bus, we strongly recommend taking advantage of each rest stop to stretch your legs, snack, and hydrate.
What carrier to choose
The first distinction between carriers is whether you can make a reservation online or must go to a bus terminal. For carriers in the first category (online), you can rely on them more as they take the whole customer relationship more seriously in order to offer online transactions. For carriers in the second category, even if they are less expensive, the service is likely going to be less professional, and you will be more likely to be informed of changes only after you get to the station.
A very good option is Oltursa, a carrier we have years of experience working with and can vouch for their consistency of quality service. The buses tend to be newer, have comfortable seats and clean bathrooms.
For a bit more, you can buy a ticket with CDS. They have a very good entertainment system that may help you with that many hours on the road to Lima. They are a larger carrier and have services both domestic and international, have good seats, and climate control. Everything you need to get to Lima and start the adventure.
What ticket costs can you expect?
The tickets from Cusco to Lima are not expensive. They range from $28 for the most basic economy service up to $45 for the more luxurious type of services. The prices may fluctuate due to seasonal demand or during holidays, but all of them take the same breaks and same roads to Lima. You can check the prices and buy your tickets right now just by pressing the Reserve Now button.
When can you book your tickets?
The earlier, the better. Cusco to Lima is a route that thousands of people make every week, so don’t wait until the last minute to buy your tickets. Last-minute buyers may still get tickets, but usually bad seats that no one else wants, and that’s a terrible predicament on a long trip like this one.
When do you want to travel?
We suggest you familiarize yourself in advance with Peru’s unique holidays and traditional events. These times, as well as weekends in general, can be both crowded and more expensive to get around. We will do our best to show you these special days and make you recommendations so that you can avoid them. But go one step further and read up on not just Peru’s holidays, but special holidays and festive periods specific to Lima. Check the main events on Peru’s official website.
