Lima is Peru's vibrant capital and largest city, stretching along the Pacific coast where ancient civilizations once flourished.
- Public
- Metropolitano BRT is efficient for north-south routes; combis cover everywhere but are confusing
- Taxi
- Uber and Cabify essential; never take unmarked taxis from the street
- Rental
- Not recommended; traffic is chaotic and parking is difficult
- Walking
- Miraflores and Barranco are very walkable with scenic cliff paths
Transport at a glance
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
- Taxi
- $25-35, 30-60 min to Miraflores
- Taxi Info
- Official airport taxis at fixed rates; avoid unauthorized taxis
- Shuttle
- Not widely available
- Shuttle Info
- Some hotels offer airport pickup
- Bus
- $4, Airport Express Lima bus to Miraflores
- Bus Info
- Airport Express runs to Miraflores hotels - recommended budget option
- Private
- $20-25 via Uber/Cabify
- Private Info
- Book Uber/Cabify at the airport via the official ride-share zone outside arrivals
Local transport
Getting around the city.
Bus
Metropolitano BRT: S/1.50 per ride, covers Miraflores north-south route
Alternatives
Metro Línea 1, combis (local minibuses), cycling along the malecón
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Regular
- No meter system; negotiate fare before entering or use apps
- Apps
- Uber, Cabify, InDriver, Beat
- App Names
- Uber, Cabify, InDriver, Beat
- Typical Fare
- $3-8 for most Miraflores rides
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Bus
Cruz del Sur luxury buses to Ica ($15-25), Arequipa ($30-50)
Shared
Shared taxis available to nearby towns
Flights
Domestic flights from $40 to Cusco, Arequipa on LATAM/Sky Airline
Private
Private car hire from $60/day
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Lima is a sprawling mega-city of 10+ million people. The Metropolitano BRT and electric train (Metro Línea 1) are the best public transit. Uber and Cabify are safe and affordable taxi alternatives. Driving is not recommended for tourists.
Airports
Jorge Chávez International Airport
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
Uber
Most reliable for airport and hotel journeys
Cabify
Good alternative to Uber with professional drivers
InDriver
Negotiate prices, often cheaper for longer journeys
Lima Cómo Vamos
Real-time Metropolitano route information
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Always use Uber or Cabify - never hail an unmarked taxi from the street
The Airport Express Lima bus is safe and affordable at $4 to Miraflores
Traffic in Lima is extremely heavy; allow extra time, especially for airport journeys
Miraflores and Barranco are best explored on foot
The Metropolitano station at Miraflores Centro is convenient for north-south journeys