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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

    best
    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 9m
    $390–2,620

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Expresos Los Llanos Caracas to San Antonio del Táchirabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cúcuta 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
    3d 13h
    $345–447

  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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,894.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 9m

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 Parque Carabobo to Machu Picchu via Chacao, Terminal Expresos Los Llanos Caracas, San Antonio del Táchira, Cúcuta, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 3d 13h.

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