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

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

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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 40m
    $174–1,930

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cruce Cajamarca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    31h 56m
    $105–175

  3. Drive  1,788.2 km

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

  4. Bus, Train + Bus

    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
    $129–1,694

  5. Bus, Train + Bus via Trujillo

    1. Take the bus from Cajamarca to Trujillobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Trujillo to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 2h
    $165–1,745

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,129 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 31h 56m.

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