What is the cheapest way to get from Cusco to La Rioja?

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to La Rioja is to bus which costs $150000 - $260000 and takes 2 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cusco to La Rioja?

The fastest way to get from Cusco to La Rioja is to fly which takes 10h 47m and costs $410000 - $1200000.

Is there a direct bus between Cusco and La Rioja?

No, there is no direct bus from Cusco to La Rioja. However, there are services departing from Cusco and arriving at Terminal La Rioja via Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica and Terminal de Salta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 50m.

How far is it from Cusco to La Rioja?

The distance between Cusco and La Rioja is 1847 km. The road distance is 2429.7 km.

How do I travel from Cusco to La Rioja without a car?

The best way to get from Cusco to La Rioja without a car is to bus which takes 45h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cusco to La Rioja?

It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Cusco to La Rioja, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cusco to La Rioja bus from?

Cusco to La Rioja bus services, operated by Andoriña Tours, depart from Cusco station.

Bus or fly from Cusco to La Rioja?

The best way to get from Cusco to La Rioja is to fly which takes 10h 47m and costs $410000 - $1200000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 45h 50m.

Where does the Cusco to La Rioja bus arrive?

Cusco to La Rioja bus services, operated by Andoriña Tours, arrive at Arequipa station.

What is the time difference between Cusco and La Rioja?

La Rioja is 2h ahead of Cusco. It is currently 10:11 PM in Cusco and 12:11 AM in La Rioja.

Can I drive from Cusco to La Rioja?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to La Rioja is 2430 km. It takes approximately 33h 42m to drive from Cusco to La Rioja.

Where can I stay near La Rioja?

There are 196+ hotels available in La Rioja.

Cusco to La Rioja - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cusco to La Rioja by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport
best
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ)CUZ - IRJ
10h 47m
$409,957–1,183,539
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cusco Bus Station to Tacna Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Tacna to Metán
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Metán to Terminal La Rioja
2d 8h
$149,709–255,824
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Arequipa
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Salta
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal La Rioja
45h 50m
Drive 2,429.7 km
1. Drive from Cusco to La Rioja2,429.7 km
33h 42m
$529,690–765,108
Fly to Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC)CUZ - TUC
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Tucumán to Terminal La Rioja
12h 43m
$331,869–1,125,275
Fly to Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (CTC)CUZ - CTC
2. Take the bus from Catamarca to Terminal La Rioja
12h 56m
$535,561–1,719,235
Bus via San José de Metán
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Arequipa
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Metán
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Metán to Terminal La Rioja
2d 1h
Bus via Tarija
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Terminal de Buses La Paz
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Tarija
3. Take the bus from Tarija to Terminal de Salta
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal La Rioja
2d 3h
$151,261–820,292

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) flights

9Weekly Planes

14h 40mAverage Duration

$403,457Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cusco to La Rioja.

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Distance: 1,847.2 km
Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and La Rioja, Argentina?

LATAM Chile, Aerolíneas Argentinas, and Sky Airline fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to Terminal La Rioja via Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, and Terminal de Salta in around 45h 50m.

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