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

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

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  1. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AEP - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 44m
    $276–2,087

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Tacnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tacna to Nascabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nazca to Abancaybus bus
    4. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    3d 10h
    $195–382

  3. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Liniers to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 19h
    $222–389

  4. Drive 3,408.2 km

    1. Drive from Buenos Aires to Machu Picchucar car 3,408.2 km
    46h 3m
    $513–740

  5. Bus, shuttle, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Liniers to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    4d 16h

  6. Fly from Ministro Pistarini International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane EZE - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 55m
    $347–2,177

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,828.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 44m

What companies run services between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Buenos Aires to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado, walk to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) 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 a bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Liniers to Machu Picchu via La Paz, Cusco, Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 2d 19h.

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