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How to get fromAqua Caliente to Machu Picchuby taxi, bus, plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Aqua Caliente to Machu Picchu by taxi, bus, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus, bus to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Aqua Caliente to Bonito Orientaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bonito Oriental to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Telabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tela to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus bus
    5. Fly from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAP - CUZ
    6. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 15m
    $457–2,602

  2. Taxi, bus to La Ceiba, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Aqua Caliente to Bonito Orientaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bonito Oriental to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibabus bus
    3. Fly from La Ceiba (LCE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LCE - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 9m
    $408–2,423

  3. Taxi, bus, bus to Palmerola Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the taxi from Aqua Caliente to Bonito Orientaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bonito Oriental to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Comayaguabus bus
    4. Fly from Palmerola Airport (XPL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane XPL - CUZ
    5. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 17m
    $454–2,676

  4. Taxi, bus, shuttle, Tour to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the taxi from Aqua Caliente to Bonito Orientaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bonito Oriental to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Copan Ruinsshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Copán Ruinas to San Salvadorshuttle bus
    5. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAL - CUZ
    6. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    30h 55m
    $690–2,821

Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration11h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aqua Caliente to Machu Picchu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,212.6 km
  • Duration: 25h 15m

What companies run services between Aqua Caliente, Honduras and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Aqua Caliente to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Bonito Oriental, take the bus to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba, take the bus to Tela, take the bus to Terminal Metropolitana de Buses, take the taxi to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) 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 Bonito Oriental, take the bus to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba, take the taxi to La Ceiba (LCE) 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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