Nasca to Arequipa

Arequipa is 623km south of Nasca.  

By Bus

Several daily buses to Arequipa, approximate journey time is 9 hours. Cost depends on company and service but budget for US$10-15. Companies operating this route are Ormeno and Civa. Most buses depart during the day but some depart in the early hours of the morning 02:00 - 03:00. Basically these buses are coming from Lima on their way to Arequipa and stop to drop off passengers. Reservations can be made at Hotel Nasca Lines or Hotel Alegria. 

Nasca to Lima

Lima is 446km north of Nasca. There is a small airport at Nasca but this is mainly used for light aircraft. There are no commercial passenger flights between Lima and Nasca. Visitors must travel by bus. It makes a good stopover on the trip from Arequipa up the coast to Lima. 

By Bus

Several buses and collectivos run daily between Nasca and Lima. The trip takes about 6 hours and costs US$8-12 depending on company and type of service. Companies operating this route are Ormeno and Civa. Most buses depart during the day but some depart in the early hours of the morning 02:00 - 03:00. Basically these buses are coming from Lima on their way to Arequipa and stop to drop off passengers. Reservations can be made at Hotel Nasca Lines or Hotel Alegria. 

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