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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CCS - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 29m
    $450–3,020

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal AeroExpresos Ejecutivos Caracas to Puerto La Cruzbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puerto la Cruz to Manausbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Manaus to Porto Velho, RO - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Porto Velho to Abancaybus bus
    5. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    5d 14h
    $489–617

  3. Drive  5,177.8 km

    1. Drive from Caracas to Machu Picchucar car 5,177.8 km
    3d 7h
    $779–1,125

Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,894.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 29m

What companies run services between Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Caracas to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Caracas Airport, walk to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) 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 subway from Capitolio to Machu Picchu via Chacao, Terminal AeroExpresos Ejecutivos Caracas, Puerto La Cruz, Puerto la Cruz, Manaus, Terminal Rodoviário de Manaus, Porto Velho, and Abancay in around 5d 14h.

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