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

The cheapest way to get from La Rioja to Arequipa is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 37h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rioja to Arequipa is to fly which takes 17h 1m and costs $420 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between La Rioja and Arequipa?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rioja to Arequipa. However, there are services departing from Terminal La Rioja and arriving at Arequipa via Terminal de Salta, Terminal Internacional and Tacna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 36m.

How far is it from La Rioja to Arequipa?

The distance between La Rioja and Arequipa is 1545 km. The road distance is 2169.6 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rioja to Arequipa without a car is to bus which takes 37h 36m and costs $100 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 17h 1m to get from La Rioja to Arequipa, including transfers.

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

La Rioja to Arequipa bus services, operated by Andesmar, depart from Terminal La Rioja station.

Bus or fly from La Rioja to Arequipa?

The best way to get from La Rioja to Arequipa is to fly which takes 17h 1m and costs $420 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 37h 36m.

Where does the La Rioja to Arequipa bus arrive?

La Rioja to Arequipa bus services, operated by Andesmar, arrive at Terminal de Salta station.

What is the time difference between La Rioja and Arequipa?

Arequipa is 2h behind La Rioja. It is currently 12:07 PM in La Rioja and 10:07 AM in Arequipa.

Can I drive from La Rioja to Arequipa?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rioja to Arequipa is 2170 km. It takes approximately 33h 26m to drive from La Rioja to Arequipa.

Where can I stay near Arequipa?

There are 454+ hotels available in Arequipa.

La Rioja to Arequipa - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from La Rioja to Arequipa 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
best
1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane IRJ - AQP
17h 1m
$422–1,415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal de Saltabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
4. Take the bus from Tacna to Arequipabus
37h 36m
$101–190
Drive 2,169.6 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to Arequipacar 2,169.6 km
33h 26m
$327–471
Bus via Terminal La Rioja
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal de Saltabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
4. Take the bus from Tacna to Arequipabus
37h 56m
$112–189
Bus via Moquegua
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal de Omnibus Metánbus
2. Take the bus from Metán to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Moqueguabus
4. Take the bus from Moquegua to Arequipabus
43h 10m
$121–228

Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) flights

7Weekly Planes

21h 3mAverage Duration

$418Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from La Rioja to Arequipa.

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Distance: 1,544.6 km
Duration: 17h 1m

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

Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM Chile, and two other airlines fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal La Rioja to Arequipa via Terminal de Salta, Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, and Tacna in around 37h 36m.

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