Chimbote Bus

It was the settlement city of different cultures as moche, wari, recuay, chimu and inca, in different historical periods. It’s believed that the name comes from the words “muchic, chin and pot”, that put together mean “closed port”. On the begining of the 20th century the district of Chimbote is created, later that the city had grown during the 19th century, due to the port and commercial activities. The already named Puerto Mayor reached the position of biggest production fishing port of the world on the middle of the 20th century. Even nowadays Chimbote stands out for being the seat of the fishing and iron and steel industries of Peru.

● America Express

Address: 752 Fransisco Bolognesi Avenue

Telephone: 998-334-107

America Express is one of the most popular bus companies in Chimbote. Connects this city with destinations like Lima, Trujillo, and Huaraz. Bus services include reclinable seats, air conditioning, Wifi, and restroom.

● Movil Bus  

Address: Bus Terminal, Office 29, Nuevo Chimbote

Telephone: 043-353616

Movil Bus is one of the most important bus companies nationwide, being Chimbote one of its main destinations. With the company, you can travel to the capital on its daily departures, or you can travel to nearby cities like Tarapoto, Huaraz, and Trujillo, among other cities.

● Ittsa Bus  

Address: 749 Fransisco Bolognesi Avenue

Telephone: 043-342493

With Ittsa Bus you can travel by bus from Chimbote to different destinations like Piura and Lima. Ittsa bus offers amenities like reclinable seats, air conditioning, snacks and beverages, Wifi, and security.

● Chimbote to Lima: This is one of the cheapest routes to travel to Lima, as it only is 422 km long and 7 hours long, with rates from 30 soles or USD 8.

● Chimbote to Huaraz: This route takes you through Ancash, connecting two of its most representative cities. You can travel to Huaraz from Chimbote with Movil bus, Civa, Excluciva, and Linea. 

● Chimbote to Trujillo: On a short trip, you can reach Trujillo from Chimbote. The companies Civa, Excluciva, and America Express offer daily departures from the Chimbador Terminal.

● Lima to Chimbote: Traveling to Chimbote from the capital is very simple, as there is a wide variety of services, terminals, and bus companies that offer this route. The travel time is approximately 7 hours.

● Trujillo to Chimbote: Short trip that is very popular thanks to the commercial and tourist relationship between these cities. On America Express, Civa, and Excluciva, you can find daily departures. 

● Huaraz to Chimbote: You can travel through Ancash by land. For this route, you will find bus tickets at rates from 30 soles

Chimbote is one of the most important cities in Peru, not only for its tourist attractions but also for the warmth of its people and its rich cuisine. It is undoubtedly one of the best tourist destinations to travel to.

About land transportation: In Chimbote, you can move around the city without much hassle as you will find a plethora of modes of transportation such as taxis, buses, trains, shared taxis, and even motorcycle taxis (3-wheeler motorcycles that run short distances in some parts of the city).

Buses in Chimbote are a great way to visit and discover Peru as they are cost-effective and present a comfortable way of traveling. A high number of popular locations in Chimbote are easily accessible due to its state-of-the-art road network.