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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CIX - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    9h 45m
    $173–1,853

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus 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
    40h 10m
    $115–1,682

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Limabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    35h 21m
    $116–161

  4. Drive 1,743.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiclayo to Machu Picchucar car 1,743.6 km
    27h 48m
    $263–379

  5. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    43h 53m
    $133–1,709

Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,259.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiclayo to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 Chiclayo to Machu Picchu via Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 35h 21m.

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