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

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

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  1. Bus, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Huacho to Lima - Tomas Vallebus bus
    2. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LIM - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    11h 36m
    $160–1,800

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huacho to Lima - Nicolás Arriolabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    31h 29m
    $124–798

  3. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Huacho to Lima - Tomas Vallebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 59m
    $157–1,732

  4. Drive  1,152.3 km

    1. Drive from Caral to Machu Picchucar car 1,152.3 km
    19h 48m
    $174–251

  5. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Huacho to Lima - Tomas Vallebus 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
    30h 38m
    $144–1,717

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar251Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 36m

What companies run services between Caral, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Caral to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Huacho, take the bus to Lima - Tomas Valle, walk to Terrapuerto Del Norte, take the line 1428 bus to Aduanas, walk to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) 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 vehicle from Caral to Machu Picchu via Huacho, Lima - Tomas Valle, Terrapuerto Del Norte, Municipalidad Del Rímac, Lima Plaza Norte, Cusco, Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 25h 59m.

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