Puno Bus Guide
Buses from Puno operate in all directions. Going North, the main route is Puno to Cusco. Buses from Puno also pass through Bolivia, so buses from Puno to Copacabana and Puno to La Paz are quite popular. Other major routes includes Puno to Arequipa and Puno to Lima.
Below is a list of the main bus routes from Puno and their schedules. For more information about any specific route, click more details where you will find specific information regarding the route, the best bus companies and what to look out for when choosing what bus company, you will travel with.
Buses From Puno
| From | To | Duration | Best Bus Comapnie | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puno | Lima | 20 hours | Peru Hop, Cruz del Sur | Puno to Lima |
| Puno | Nazca | 19 hours | Transzela, Peru Hop | Puno to Nazca |
| Puno | Ica | 17 hours | Civa, Cruz del Sur | Puno to Ica |
| Puno | Arequipa | 7 hours | Cruz del Sur, Peru Hop | Puno to Arequipa |
| Puno | Cusco | 8 hours | Peru Hop, Inka Express | Puno to Cusco |
| Puno | La Paz | 7 hours | Inka Express, Peru Hop | Puno to La Paz |
Buses to Puno from Cusco
| COMPANIES | SCHEDULE | DEPARTURE TIME | DEPARTURE LOCATION | ENGLISH SPEAKING ASSITANCE | TRIPADVISOR RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERU HOP | DAILY | 22:00 | PRIVATE TERMINAL | YES | 96% |
| INKA EXPRESS | DAILY | 06:50 | PUBLIC TERMINAL | NO | 85% |
| CRUZ DEL SUR | DAILY | 08:00 and 22:00 | PUBLIC TERMINAL | NO | 76% |
Buses to Puno from Lima
| COMPANIES | SCHEDULE | DEPARTURE TIME | DEPARTURE LOCATION | ENGLISH SPEAKING ASSISTANCE | TRIPADVISOR RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERU HOP | DAILY | 6:00, 7:00 | HOTEL PICK UP & DROP OFF | YES | 98% |
| CIVA | DAILY | 12:00, 13:30 | PUBLIC TERMINAL | NO | N/A |
Buses to Puno from Arequipa
| COMPANIES | SCHEDULE | DEPARTURE TIME | DEPARTURE LOCATION | ENGLISH SPEAKING ASSISTANCE | TRIPADVISOR RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERU HOP | DAILY | 05:45 | HOTEL PICK UP & DROP OFF | YES | 98% |
| CRUZ DEL SUR | DAILY | 20:30 | PUBLIC TERMINAL | NO | 76% |
| OLTURSA | DAILY | 21:00 | PUBLIC TERMINAL | NO | 66% |
Buses to Puno from Ica
| COMPANIES | SCHEDULE | DEPARTURE TIME | DEPARTURE LOCATION | ENGLISH SPEAKING ASSITANCE | TRIPADVISOR RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLTURSA | DAILY | 12:45 and 20:45 | PUBLIC TERMINAL | NO | 66% |
| PERU HOP | DAILY | 13:00 | HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF | YES | 98% |
| CIVA | DAILY | 17:00 and 17:15 | PUBLIC TERMINAL | NO | N/A |
Buses to Puno from Nazca
| COMPANIES | SCHEDULE | DEPARTURE TIME | DEPARTURE LOCATION | ENGLISH SPEAKING ASSISTANCE | TRIPADVISOR RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEPSA | DAILY | 09:45 | PUBLIC TERMINAL | NO | N/A |
| PERU HOP | DAILY | 19:00 | HOTEL PICK UP & DROP OFF | YES | 98% |
| OLTURSA | DAILY | 15:15 and 22:00 | PUBLIC TERMINAL | NO | 66% |
As noted above, buses from Puno operate in all directions. For any trip to Peru, it is highly recommended that you visit places like Huacachina Oasis, Paracas and Arequipa (home of the Colca Canyon). There is much more to Peru than just Machu Picchu, so bus travel is a great way to see this amazing country. Simply choose the best bus company and enjoy this amazing country!
