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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cajamarca to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cajamarca (CJA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CJA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    9h 45m
    $174–1,930

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cajamarca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    45h 41m
    $128–1,693

  3. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Cruce Cajamarca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 41m
    $130–1,706

  4. Drive  1,788.2 km

    1. Drive from Cajamarca to Machu Picchucar car 1,788.2 km
    29h 49m
    $269–389

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Cajamarca to Limabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Abancay to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    3d 22h

Cajamarca (CJA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,129 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Cajamarca to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Cajamarca (CJA) 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 Cruce Cajamarca to Machu Picchu via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Plaza Norte, Municipalidad Del Rímac, Lima Plaza Norte, Cusco, Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 29h 41m.

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