Lima, Peru 🇵🇪
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Transport Authorities
- ATU (Autoridad de Transporte Urbano) Website App: ATU Móvil
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| bus | Metropolitano / Corredores Complementarios | Backbone system with dedicated lanes; key for north-south travel from airport area (Callao) to Miraflores/San Isidro. Use card for payment. |
| bus | Feeder buses | Connect neighborhoods like Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco; avoid rush hour traffic. |
| other | Taxis / Apps | InDriver, Uber, Beat most reliable for business travelers; negotiate fixed rates or use apps to avoid scams. Airport Express bus recommended for LIM transfers. |
| train | Lima Metro (Line 1) | Limited; runs Villa El Salvador to San Juan de Lurigancho via city center. Expanding but not comprehensive for tourists. |
Paying for Transport
- Tarjeta Lima Pass: S/5 card + rechargeable credit; required for Metropolitano/buses. Buy at stations.
- Cash/App: Cash for informal buses/taxis (S/2-5 short trips); Uber/Beat card/app payment.
Operating Hours
- Weekday: Buses/Metropolitano: 5AM-11PM; Metro Line 1: 5:40AM-11:20PM
- Weekend: Buses/Metropolitano: 6AM-11PM; Metro similar but shorter
- Night service: Limited night buses post-11PM; taxis/rideshare primary.
Rideshare & Taxis
- Uber Available Widely available; airport pickup zone. Preferred for safety.
- InDriver Available Popular local app; bid system often cheaper.
- Beat Available Reliable alternative; good coverage in Miraflores/San Isidro.
Airport Connections
- Bus - Airport Express: 45-90 min to Miraflores, S/35-40
- Taxi/Uber - Jorge Chávez (LIM) to San Isidro/Miraflores: 30-60 min (traffic dependent), S/40-80
- Metropolitano - LIM to city center then transfer: 60-120 min, S/5-10
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
Stay in Miraflores/San Isidro for business; use rideshare over street taxis. Plan by district to avoid 1-2hr cross-city traffic. Airport in Callao—prebook transfers. Metropolitano card essential for efficient public transit. Avoid Historic Center evenings if unfamiliar.