What is the cheapest way to get from Iquique to Cuenca?

The cheapest way to get from Iquique to Cuenca is to bus which costs $100 - $230 and takes 2 days 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Iquique to Cuenca?

The fastest way to get from Iquique to Cuenca is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 15h 35m and costs $500 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Iquique and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Iquique to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Terminal Iquique - Kenny Bus and arriving at Cuenca via Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Lima and Chiclayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Iquique to Cuenca?

The distance between Iquique and Cuenca is 2304 km. The road distance is 2962.7 km.

How do I travel from Iquique to Cuenca without a car?

The best way to get from Iquique to Cuenca without a car is to bus via Chiclayo which takes 2 days 1h and costs $100 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Iquique to Cuenca?

It takes approximately 20h 55m to get from Iquique to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iquique to Cuenca bus from?

Iquique to Cuenca bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, depart from Terminal Iquique - Kenny Bus station.

Where does the Iquique to Cuenca bus arrive?

Iquique to Cuenca bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

What is the time difference between Iquique and Cuenca?

Cuenca is 2h behind Iquique. It is currently 8:01 PM in Iquique and 6:01 PM in Cuenca.

Can I drive from Iquique to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Iquique to Cuenca is 2963 km. It takes approximately 40h 59m to drive from Iquique to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 436+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Iquique to Cuenca - 10 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Iquique to Cuenca by bus, plane, car, or taxi

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

Bus, bus to Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport, fly to Cuenca
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Iquique - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional Arica to Tacna Airport
3. Fly from Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) to Cuenca (CUE)TCQ - CUE
20h 55m
$228–797
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Iquique - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Lima 28 de Julio
4. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbes
5. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuenca
2d 3h
$101–221
Bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Terminal Iquique - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Lima 28 de Julio
4. Take the bus from Lima to Chiclayo
5. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Cuenca
2d 1h
$109–204
Drive 2,962.7 km
1. Drive from Iquique to Cuenca2,962.7 km
40h 59m
$366–528
Bus, bus to Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport, fly to Tumbes
1. Take the bus from Terminal Iquique - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional Arica to Tacna Airport
3. Fly from Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) to Tumbes (TBP)TCQ - TBP
4. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuenca
18h 38m
$159–411
Bus, bus to Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal Iquique - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional Arica to Tacna Airport
3. Fly from Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)TCQ - GYE
4. Take the taxi from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca
24h 28m
$398–837
Bus, bus to Diego Aracena International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almonte
2. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Iquique Airport
3. Fly from Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)IQQ - GYE
4. Take the taxi from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca
15h 35m
$512–1,474
Bus, bus to Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport, fly to Piura International Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal Iquique - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional Arica to Tacna Airport
3. Fly from Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) to Piura International Airport (PIU)TCQ - PIU
4. Take the bus from Piura to Cuenca
23h 48m
$201–700
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Iquique to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Lima Terminal Excluciva
4. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
5. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
2d 8h
$106–316
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Iquique to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
5. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
2d 15h
$161–306

Coronel Fap Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

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14h 44mAverage Duration

$218Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,304.4 km
Duration: 20h 55m

What companies run services between Iquique, Chile and Cuenca, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Terminal Iquique - Kenny Bus to Cuenca via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Lima 28 de Julio, Lima, and Chiclayo in around 2d 1h.

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