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How to get fromAyacucho to Aguas Calientesby bus or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Ayacucho to Aguas Calientes by bus or train

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayacucho 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
    16h 22m
    $56–703

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayacucho to Cuscobus bus Cusco
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    18h 51m
    $76–1,624

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  • Distance: 625.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayacucho to Aguas Calientes. However, you can take the bus to Cusco, walk to Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, take the bus to Avenida Ferrocarril, walk to Ollantaytambo, then take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayacucho to Machu Picchu Pueblo via Cusco and Cusco - Wanchaq in around 18h 51m.

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