4 Best Ways to get from Lima to Mancora, Peru

You can get from Lima to Mancora by bus, flight + taxi, or rental car.

The cheapest option to travel from Lima to Mancora is by bus, which costs USD 68. The journey is long, taking about 19.5 hours.

The most popular option is also the bus, offering a comfortable and affordable transportation alternative!

The fastest way to travel from Lima to Mancora is by flight + taxi via Tumbes, which takes about 4.5 hours!

Having explored Peru extensively, I’ve experienced the challenges and joys of its transit system. Here, I’m sharing straightforward advice on the best ways to get from Lima to Mancora, making your travels through Peru as smooth as possible!

Check our guide for the best options to travel from Lima to Mancora.

Transportation Options from Lima to Mancora

The following table outlines all transportation options from Lima to Mancora:

Method	Time	Price
Bus from Lima to Mancora	19.5 hrs	$68
Flight + Taxi from Lima to Mancora via Tumbes	~4.5 hrs	–
Flight + Taxi from Lima to Mancora via Piura	~5.5 hrs	–
Rental Car from Lima to Mancora	19 hrs	–

How far is Mancora from Lima?

The distance from Lima to Mancora is 724.2 miles or 1165.5 kilometers.

Getting to Mancora from Lima

1. Bus from Lima to Mancora

Journey Duration: 18-22 hours

Buses are the most practical transportation from Lima to Mancora, especially for those on a tight budget. Furthermore, it is the least expensive way to take this route, with ticket costing only USD 68!

Buses travel from Lima to Mancora in about 19.5 hours. Therefore, the bus is the most economical option for long journeys like this one!

Currently there are only two departures offered daily. The buses depart in the afternoon and travel overnight to reach Mancora.

Oltursa is the only company that currently runs buses on this route. You can choose your departure on one of their 160 Reclining Seat Buses.

All buses traveling from Lima to Mancora have air conditioning and cushioned reclining seats.

Bottled water and a prepared snack or meal are also available on these buses.  

You are provided with everything necessary to have a relaxing and comfortable journey! So, pick the departure you prefer and travel from Lima to Mancora in the most convenient way!

To ensure your seats, you can book your tickets online now!

Lima to Mancora 160 Reclining Seats Bus Schedule

The table below displays the 160 reclining seats bus timetable for trips from Lima to Mancora, detailing departure times, journey lengths, and fares.

DEP	ETA	DUR	PX
03:30pm	11:15am	19h 45m	$68
03:45pm	11:30am	19h 45m	$68

2. Flight + Taxi from Lima to Mancora via Tumbes

Journey Duration: ~4 hours 30 minutes

Flying is the best option if you want to get from Lima to Mancora as quickly as possible! Unfortunately, there are no flights that go straight from Lima to Mancora. However, you can fly to some nearby airports and make a transfer to reach Mancora!

The quickest route is to fly to the close-by airport in Tumbes, where you can take a private taxi to Mancora.

Two daily flights between Lima and Tumbes are operated by LATAM, which lasts about 2 hours. 

Then, once you land the Tumbes Airport, you must get your next ride to Mancora! Taxis that will take you directly to Mancora from the Tumbes airport are simple to locate and, therefore, the best option.

If you choose to take a taxi and arrive in Mancora on the same day, this additional trip takes an extra 2 hours and typically costs around USD 45. To help with the cost, you might try to find other people traveling to Mancora from the airport. Or, you could also spend the night in Tumbes and travel to Mancora by local bus the next day.

This is the simplest and quickest way to travel from Lima to Máncora because the Tumbes airport is so close! 

Before traveling this way, check availability and book your plane tickets in advance!

3. Flight + Taxi from Lima to Mancora via Piura

Journey Duration: ~5 hours 30 minutes

If you want to travel from Lima to Mancora by plane, there is another option!

Besides landing at Tumbes Airport, you can book a flight to Piura and make your next transfer there!

Although the above option is the quickest way to travel from Lima to Máncora, this option is also very popular because there are many more daily flights to Piura than to Tumbes.

This route is provided by LATAM, Peruvian, and Sky Airlines Peru, which operate around seven flights between 05:00 AM and 08:00 PM. The journey is relatively short and takes about two hours to fly.

Once you arrive at the airport, you can take a taxi that will take you directly to Máncora or take a taxi for five minutes into central Piura, from where a variety of bus companies depart all day to Máncora, each leaving from their terminal.

Regardless of your choice, it will take three hours to drive from Piura to Máncora.

Although this is the most expensive option, it is also the second-fastest way to travel from Lima to Máncora!

4. Driving with Rental Car from Lima to Mancora

Journey Duration: 19 hours

And lastly, if you’re comfortable behind the wheel, you can rent a car in Lima and drive yourself to Mancora!

You’ll have plenty of time, flexibility, and freedom to enjoy this location’s beauty once you rent a car. However, be prepared for an adventure and a road trip that will last about 19 hours!

In Lima, you can find low and reasonable car rental rates that are well worth the expense of this lengthy trip.

Look into your options, choose the best offer, grab a map, and head to Mancora!

Best day tours in Mancora, Peru

Get Your Guide helps you find the best tours wherever you are heading to. It’s usually the first website I check when I plan a trip to a new place.

Here, you can find some of the best tours in Mancora, Peru.

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