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How to get fromAguas Calientes to Machu Picchuby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de General Guemes to Terminal de Saltabus bus
    2. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SLA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 13m
    $370–2,403

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aguas Calientes to San Salvador de Jujuybus bus 52
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador de Jujuy to Tarijabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tarija to La Pazbus bus
    4. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    6. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    43h 12m
    $93–145

  3. Drive 1,986.6 km

    1. Drive from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchucar car 1,986.6 km
    29h 39m
    $299–432

  4. Fly from Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JUJ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 47m
    $500–2,921

Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,627.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 13m

What companies run services between Aguas Calientes, Jujuy, Argentina and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Terminal de Omnibus de General Guemes, take the bus to Terminal de Salta, walk to Cornlejo Saravia- Entre Av. H. Yrigoyen y M. Boedo, take the bus to Ruta Nac. 51 - Frente Aviacion Civil, walk to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) 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 take a bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu via San Salvador de Jujuy, Tarija, Tarija, La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, and Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo in around 43h 12m.

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