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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TBP - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    10h 41m
    $214–1,847

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    42h 45m
    $140–214

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monumento Inca Pachacutec to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    40h 53m
    $242–345

  4. Drive  2,245.8 km

    1. Drive from Aguas Verdes to Machu Picchucar car 2,245.8 km
    34h 26m
    $338–488

Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,581.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between Aguas Verdes, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Aguas Verdes to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Tumbes (TBP) 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 the taxi to Tumbes, take the bus to Lima Paseo de la República, walk to Flores, take the line 1228 bus to Amazonas, walk to Lima Plaza Norte, take the bus to Cusco, walk to Monumento Inca Pachacutec, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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