You’ll step off your flight in Lima and find an easy ride straight to Miraflores—no baggage worries, free Wi-Fi for updates home, comfy seats for tired legs. Watch local life roll past your window as you settle into Peru’s rhythm before you’ve even unpacked. It’s simple but feels good.
First thing I noticed stepping off the plane in Lima was the air — a little salty, a little heavy, not cold but not exactly warm either. I’d barely slept on the flight, so honestly, my brain was foggy. The Airport Express Lima bus was right outside arrivals, bright blue and impossible to miss. There were a couple of other travelers waiting too — one guy from Chile with a surfboard bag that looked like it weighed more than he did. Nobody seemed stressed about luggage size or anything; the driver just waved us on with a quick “bienvenidos.”
I grabbed a window seat (they recline, which I didn’t expect) and plugged my phone into the USB port. Free Wi-Fi actually worked — not just for show — so I messaged my hostel in Miraflores to say I was on my way. The ride itself felt oddly calm after the airport chaos. We passed through neighborhoods where laundry hung from balconies and kids played soccer in dusty lots. Our driver kept an eye on everyone’s bags but also pointed out when we crossed into Miraflores — “mira, aquí empieza,” he said, kind of proud.
There’s something about watching a new city roll by through tinted glass when you’re tired and hungry; everything blurs together but you catch these flashes — someone selling mango slices at a corner, the smell of exhaust mixed with sweet bread from a bakery we passed. The whole trip took maybe 50 minutes? Hard to say because I dozed off for part of it (the seat really does lean back). When we pulled up near Kennedy Park, it was already getting dark and the city lights were flickering on. I still think about that first glimpse of Miraflores at night — felt like landing twice in one day.
Yes, all Airport Express Lima buses offer free Wi-Fi onboard.
Yes, there are no baggage limits on the Airport Express Lima service.
The journey usually takes around 50 minutes depending on traffic.
The bus connects Lima Airport with stops throughout Miraflores near many hotels and hostels.
Yes, each seat has USB ports for charging devices during your trip.
Yes, all buses are air-conditioned for passenger comfort.
Yes, infants can travel and may sit on an adult's lap; strollers are allowed too.
Yes, service animals are permitted onboard the bus.
Your ride includes a spot on a spacious luxury coach with reclining seats, powerful air conditioning, TV screens up front, GPS security tracking throughout the journey, unlimited baggage storage (no weight limit), free Wi-Fi that actually works well enough to message home or check maps, plus USB ports at every seat so your phone won’t die before you reach Miraflores.
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