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Lima to Ica by Bus: 2024 updated information about bus schedules, bus safety, and the best bus to take!
Lima to Ica takes around 4.5 hours by road (no air travel possible). Read below to know why bus travel is the best way between Lima and Ica and who the best bus companies are.
Many travelers often head to Ica to then go straight to Huacachina. Please note that Peru Hop is the ONLY bus company allowed directly into Huacachina Oasis. All other bus companies can only go as far as Ica, so you will need to organize transport to and from Ica.
A popular way to visit Ica (Huacachina) for those short on time is with day trip from Lima, allowing you to see the Ballestas Islands (mini-Galapagos) in Paracas and do Dune Buggy & Sandboarding in Huacachina all in one day and return to Lima the same evening.
It is strongly recommended to visit Paracas on the way from Lima to Huacachina. Paracas is not only home to the Ballestas Islands, but also the incredible Paracas National Reserve, where the Desert meets the Ocean, giving spectacular views.
Finally, if you have time, a trip to visit the Secret Slave Tunnels in Chincha is another incredible experience on the way from Lima to Huacachina. These tunnels were built in the 17th Century for slave trafficking and only discovered after a huge Earthquake 200 years late. These tunnels are becoming one of the fastest growing tourist attractions in Peru.
