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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cali to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cali (CLO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CLO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h 5m
    $419–2,194

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    4. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 18h
    $235–340

  3. Drive 3,440.7 km

    1. Drive from Cali to Machu Picchucar car 3,440.7 km
    2d 6h
    $518–747

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,099.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 5m

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 taxi 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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