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How to get fromAguas Calientes to Arequipaby train, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Aguas Calientes to Arequipa by train, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train Machu Picchu
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Arequipabus bus
    10h 47m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco to Arequipabus bus
    15h 5m
    $47–686

  3. Bus and Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane CUZ - AQP
    7h 35m
    $110–316

  4. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Plaza Zarumillabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Arequipashuttle bus
    10h 29m
    $566–1,176

Aguas Calientes to Arequipa by train and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 576.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Peru and Arequipa, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Aguas Calientes to Arequipa. However, you can take the train to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, walk to Cusco, then take the bus to Arequipa. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, walk to Avenida Pardo, take the bus to Cusco Airport, walk to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) airport, fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), walk to Arequipa Airport, then drive to Arequipa.

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