| Distance | 286 km (178.8 miles) |
| Price range | $21-$387 |
| Ride Duration Range | 50m-9h |
| Earliest Departure | 09:00 |
| Latest Departure | 23:00 |
| Most Popular Operator | Cruz del Sur |
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Fastest bus: 7h 15m
Cheapest bus: $21
For the approximately 402km (250 mile) jaunt from Huaraz to Lima, you have only one option - a comfortable, simple and affordable bus journey serviced by a number of different transport companies.
The bus journey to Lima from Huaraz is an excellent and appropriate way to say goodbye to the region. After days of outdoor adventures, you leave Huaraz on winding roads which take you past mountain passes, vertiginous drops and incredible views of the region’s peaks and valleys.
The experience awaiting you in Lima is vastly different to the one you’ll be leaving behind in Huaraz. Teetering over the cliffs which drop into the Pacific Ocean, Lima is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the whole of South America. While Huaraz is all hiking, adventuring and outdoor exploration, Lima is exciting for completely different reasons.
Endearing and alluring, Lima is packed with cultural quirks. With kooky galleries, busy nightclubs, an excellent food scene and lots of edgy experiences, it’s rapidly becoming a hipster haven.
But it’s also lots of other things: it’s temples, it’s condos, it’s shantytowns and it’s an incredible place to visit. The capital of Peru is at a crossroads in its history, as shadows of its impoverished past are slowly being eaten up by the nation’s rapid economic rise.
Lima is also one of the friendliest big cities on the planet. The huge growth of its sprawl hasn’t yet hardened the soft edges of its people, who are warm, welcoming and friendly. If you love meeting locals when you travel, you’ll love Lima. Around ten million people live here, and they’ll all offer you a smile.
After you’ve enjoyed the rugged mountains of Huaraz and its surroundings, you’ll likely be ready for a little city luxury. In Lima, you can get it. The city has great bars, incredible hangout spots and some of the best food on the planet. And it somehow feels like home.
The journey to Lima from Huaraz is a great way to wave goodbye to the city and its mountainous surroundings. For the first half of your journey, your bus will descend 3000 meters as you twist, turn and meander your way towards sea-level Paramonga.
On the first stretch of your journey to Lima from Huaraz, you’ll pass small villages, humble homes, hairpin bends, incredible views and some gulp-inducing cliffside drops. Dusty, dry, mountainous and remote, the journey is a fascinating insight into the views, vistas and villages of this part of Peru.
Once you hit Paramonga, you’ll start heading south towards Lima, through remote, barren stretches of dry desert. As you inch closer to Lima, this flat, arid land makes way to the eventual approach of Lima’s effervescent energy and high-rise apartments. The moment you begin crawling through the outskirts of Peru, you’ll know you’re reaching one of South America’s most exciting cities.
The final part of your journey takes you through the gargantuan gridlocks of Lima and its infamous traffic. But that’s okay, as you’ll enjoy the sight and sounds of the city you’re soon about to fall in love with. The views from your bus window are a great way to get acquainted with all of the adventures you can expect from Lima.
If you’re low on time and aren't too interested in enjoying the views en-route, you can book an overnight journey from Huaraz to Lima, rather than a daytime one.
Taking a bus
Taking a bus is the only option for tackling the journey from Huaraz to Lima, but because the views are incredible, it’s a brilliant trip.
It’s often also a surprisingly luxurious experience - all buses are comfortable, with reclining seats, AC and TVs, while some have the perks of power sockets, WiFi, food, drinks, blankets and English-speaking staff. Some buses have toilets on board.
All buses will stop for small breaks along the way, perfect for grabbing some food and running to the restroom.
You’ll likely make friends on your bus from Huaraz to Lima. Bus journeys throughout Peru are a great way to get chatting with the nation’s famously friendly local people.
Because you can only reach Huaraz from Lima by bus, you don’t need to spend time fussing and fretting over various transport options. Instead, you simply buy your tickets and get on your way to your next exciting adventure!
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