What is the cheapest way to get from Cali to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from Cali to Machu Picchu is to bus and drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 2 days 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cali to Machu Picchu?

The fastest way to get from Cali to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 14h 10m and costs $400 - $2,100.

How far is it from Cali to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Cali and Machu Picchu is 2097 km. The road distance is 3440.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Cali to Machu Picchu?

It takes approximately 14h 10m to get from Cali to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cali to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Cali to Machu Picchu is 3441 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Cali to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 168+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.

Cali to Machu Picchu - 6 ways to travel via plane, Train + Bus, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Cali, Train + Bus
best
1. Fly from Cali (CLO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane CLO - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
14h 10m
$407–2,009
Shuttle to Armenia, fly, Train + Bus
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Armeniashuttle
2. Fly from Armenia (AXM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane AXM - CUZ
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
19h 34m
$228–2,178
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus
4. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar
2d 18h
$244–341
Drive 3,440.8 km
1. Drive from Cali to Machu Picchucar 3,440.8 km
2d 6h
$518–747
Bus to Popayan Airport, fly, Train + Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayánbus
2. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane PPN - CUZ
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
21h 40m
$436–3,034
Bus to Pereira, fly, Train + Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Transportes de Pereirabus
2. Fly from Pereira (PEI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane PEI - CUZ
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
20h 11m
$422–2,092

Cali (CLO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 40mAverage Duration

$240Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cali to Machu Picchu.

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Distance: 2,096.5 km
Duration: 14h 10m

What companies run services between Cali, Colombia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cali to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Cali Airport, walk to Cali (CLO) 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 Transporte Cali to Machu Picchu via Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 2d 18h.

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