| Bus Operator | First Bus | Last Bus | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 18:40 | 2 hrs 42 mins | VIEW PRICE |
The route from Lima to Chancay takes about 1 hour, going through the distance of 47 mi (76 km) by land. The terrestrial transportation company Cruzero Express covers this route providing bus tickets in schedules from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at rates of s/ 20 and s/ 30. The buses of the company leave from the terminals located in the urban area of Lima destination to the terminal located near to the Ovalo de Chancay. The weather in Chancay is desert and presents an average temperature of 68 °F (20 °C), rains are unusual in the surroundings.
You can also time-to-time redBus offers while booking your bus tickets online from Lima to Chancay. Follow a simple, fast and secure bus booking procedure. This helps save time and also helps to create a joyful travel experience!
If you already acquired your tickets to travel from Lima to Chancay and you are looking for a return trip, you can buy them easily on our platform. We have many bus operators that travel through this route, that departs at different times to give the passengers more options. So, what are you waiting for? Buy your bus tickets from Chancay to Lima with redBus.
Lima, the capital of Peru, is a vibrant city rich in history, culture, and gastronomy. Founded in 1535, this metropolis combines the charm of its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the modernity of its residential and commercial areas. Lima is famous for its view of the Pacific Ocean, its internationally renowned cuisine, and its diverse cultural offerings, including museums, galleries, and festivals. Additionally, its strategic location makes it the perfect starting point for exploring other regions of the country.
Chancay is a city that belongs to Huaran Province, in the Lima Department. This city is known for the Castillo de Chancay, its principal tourist attraction. Also, in the recent years, a lot of tourist have arrived to Chancay because of the Hare Krishna center that is located there, where the visitors get to participate in the traditional activities of this religious movement.
You can purchase a ticket for the bus of your choice to any destination in Perú by logging in to the official redBus site which is https://www.redbus.pe. This website is easy to use and you can buy your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.
You can visit one of the terminals in Lima and visit the counter of the bus company of your choice, wait your turn in the attention queue, select the seat you want and buy your ticket. But if you prefer to avoid all that, you can simply enter redbus.pe and buy your bus ticket online in just 5 minutes and with the comfort of your home or office.
Yes, you must print it out before boarding, remember that all passengers will have to print their bus ticket that was sent to their email in PDF format and then be exchanged for a physical ticket at the counter of the bus company with which you are going to make the trip.
Yes, you can, but this feature is limited to only a few bus companies in Perú. Please contact the bus company of your choice if you need to make any changes.
At redBus we have several payment methods that we offer our customers. The most common for most of them are credit cards but you can check all of them on the home page of the site redbus.pe
In order to make your trip cheaper, redBus offers different discounts, which you can find out here: https://www.redbus.pe/info/OfferTerms
The distance between the cities is 78 km approximately.
The trip takes between 2 hours.
On redBus, you will find many departures at different times.
You can travel from Lima to Chancay: Transportes Ancash, Norte Chico Barranca and Turismo Barranca.
Currently, Turismo Barranca offers the most daily departures from Lima to Chancay.
The main departure point is the Plaza Norte Bus Station.
Yes, you can travel with your DNI or passport even if it has expired.
For children, it is necessary to also present a notarial authorization, signed by the parents allowing the trip, with their IDs attached to the document. In case of the decease of any of the parents, or if the child is only recognized by one of them, the consent of the surviving parent will be enough.
Unfortunately, no. However, you can reschedule the travel date by contacting the bus operator. This feature is limited to just a few companies.
In redBus, the ticket from Lima to Chancay starts from S/12.00 PEN. These prices vary according to the season, transportation company, and service.
The weather in Chancay is warm, woth few precipitacions throughout the year. The temperature varies between 16°C and 27°C.
● Hostal Milagros
- Calle Lopez de Zuñiga, Chancay, Perú
- Price: From S/ 55.00
- Services: It has individual, double, triple, and family rooms. Bar. Hydromassage bath. Includes breakfast.
● Hostal El Rey
- 856 Lopez de Zuniga Street, Chancay, Peru
- Price: From S/ 80.00
- Services: It has individual, double, triple, quadruple, and family rooms. Parking as an extra fee. Wifi.
● Lomas Delpino Restaurante
- Via Panamericana Norte, Chancay 15130 Perú
- Price: From S/ 50.00
● Pipo Cafetería y Restaurante
- Carretera Panamericana Norte Km 82, Chancay Perú
- Price: From S/ 12.00
● Restaurante Marcelo
- Panamericana Norte Km 84, Chancay Perú
- Price: From S/ 18.00
● Plaza Major: It is the political, social, cultural, and economic center of Chancay. In there, you can observe a canyon and chains that belonged to the Chileans defeated by the Chancay people at the Pacific War.
● Chancay Castle: This medieval style place was built between 1920 and 1930. It was built by a lady born in Lima, who was the great grandaughter of the viceroy Manuel Amat & Juniet. Currently, this castle has many furniture from that period, a pool, restaurants, and stores.
● Eco Truly Park: It is a beautiful ecologic community, ideal to spend a day full with outdoor acitivities and connect with nature. Its buildings, acitivities, and citizens spread pacience, peace, and simplicity, product of meditation.
● Easter: Religious festivity adopted from the Spanish. During these dates many artistic and religious activities are held. It is tradition in Chancay to eat strained beans and Chancay biscuit during this festivity. Easter is season where tourists prefer to travel to Chancay.
● June 29th – Fishermen Day: Festivity that honors Saint Pedro and Saint Pablo, Caretakers of fishermen.
● December 14th – Chancay Anniversary: On this date, Chancay celebtrates its establishment, with social activities like parades, concerts, gastronomic fairs, and dance and music exhibitions.
To get around the city of Chancay, you can choose one of these five options:
• Bus: An inexpensive way to move around the city, the value of the ticket is S / 1.50 if the route is not so long.
• Taxi: This is a faster way to travel, although the prices are higher. The approximate minimum rate is S / 7.00.
Chancay by bus: You can reach Chancay from Lima by land, traveling for 78 km. The trip takes 2 hours approximately.
In Chancay you can delight dishes like:
- Sticked pork
- Chili Duck
- Tamales
- Fried Trout
- Rabbit rind
- Caramel cookies
- Chicha
- Chancay dolls
- Fabric
Previously Chancay was a province at the notrh of the Metropolitan Area of Lima, which was later divided, giving origin to cities like Barranca and Huacho, and the province of Chancay was renamed as Huaura. Nowadays, Chancay has a population of more than 60 000, and is one of the most important cities of the “Norte Chico”. Chancay is bordered by the Pacific Ocean by the west; by Huaral and Aucallama by the east; Huaura by the north, and also Aucallama by the south.
Chancay is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway, thanks to its closeness to the capital.
Are you thinking about taking a vacation, a business trip or want to visit your family in Chancay, do not worry! at redBus you can find the best prices from the most important bus companies in Perú, just check the list of companies and schedules that appear in the results and get the best rates with the best low-cost prices so that your trip is not only comfortable and enjoyable but also economical. so do not hesitate and buy your ticket at redBus.
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