The distance from Lima to Sullana city is 666 mi (1072 km) and it takes about 17 hours of travel on the highway. Challenger, ITTSABUS, Lineas Peruanas, Ronco PerĂș, Transportes Sullana Express and Turismo Tacna Internacional, are the main transportation services which cover the route Lima - Sullana. The bus tickets cost from s/. 70 to s/. 155, depending on the schedule, the company and the type of service. The buses leave in the schedule from 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from the terminals located at the Panamericana Norte highway, which is close to the central area of the city. The climate in Sullana is sub- arid, tropical and warm, due to its proximity to the equatorial line, with an average temperature of 79 °F (26 °C).