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How to get fromAgua Caliente to Machu Picchuby bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Agua Caliente to Machu Picchu by bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Pardo to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    3. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    12h 6m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 10m
    $96–770

  3. Drive 666.5 km

    1. Drive from Agua Caliente to Machu Picchucar car 666.5 km
    11h 44m
    $101–145

  4. Fly, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AQP - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    7h 41m
    $151–1,807

  5. Shuttle, Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arequipa to Cuscoshuttle bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus Cusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
    2d 11h

  6. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    12h 8m

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 717.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 6m

What companies run services between Agua Caliente, Arequipa, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

You can take a vehicle from Agua Caliente to Machu Picchu via Arequipa Airport, Arequipa, Arequipa, and Cusco in around 2d 11h.

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