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

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There are 2 ways to get from Agua Caliente to Machu Picchu by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, bus to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Agua Caliente to San Salvadorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAL - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 54m

  2. Drive, bus to La Aurora International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Agua Caliente to Nueva Ocotepequecar car
    2. Take the bus from Nueva Ocotepeque to Guatemalabus bus
    3. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GUA - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 29m
    $365–2,258

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Agua Caliente to Machu Picchu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,775.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 54m

What companies run services between Agua Caliente, SV-CH, El Salvador and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Agua Caliente to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to San Salvador, take the bus to San Salvador Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can drive to Nueva Ocotepeque, take the bus to Guatemala, take the bus to Litegua Bus Station, walk to Tipografía, take the line 13 bus to Fuerza Aerea, walk to Guatemala-City-Airport-GUA airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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