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How to get fromArequipa to Machu Picchuby bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Arequipa to Machu Picchu by bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Pardo to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    3. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    11h 24m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    14h 57m
    $56–720

  3. Drive 670.6 km

    1. Drive from Arequipa to Machu Picchucar car 670.6 km
    12h 4m
    $101–146

  4. Fly, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AQP - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    8h 40m
    $124–1,775

  5. Shuttle, Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arequipa to Cuscoshuttle bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus Cusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
    2d 10h

  6. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    11h 26m

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 682.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

You can take a shuttle from Arequipa to Machu Picchu via Cusco in around 2d 10h.

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