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

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There are 7 ways to get from Caral to Machu Picchu by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Jorge Chávez International Airport, 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 44m
    $177–1,812

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huacho to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus 543
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    34h 8m
    $120–783

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Huacho to Lima - Nicolás Arriolabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    28h 4m
    $127–192

  4. Drive 1,152.3 km

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

  5. Bus to Huaraz, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barranca to Huarazbus bus
    2. Fly from Huaraz (ATA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ATA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 2m
    $238–2,002

  6. Bus, drive via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Huacho to Lima - Tomas Vallebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    28h 24m
    $136–205

  7. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Huacho to Lima - Nicolás Arriolabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    32h 40m
    $159–1,739

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

Calendar306Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 883.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 44m

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 Sauces, take the bus to Lima Airport, take the taxi to Lima-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 - Nicolás Arriola, Lima Terminal Excluciva, and Abancay in around 28h 4m.

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