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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cotopaxi to Machu Picchu by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Drive from El Corazón to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEcar car
    2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GYE - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 48m
    $296–2,070

  2. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Latacunga to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 12h
    $169–1,782

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Latacunga to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe 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
    2d 3h
    $208–295

  4. Drive 2,645.7 km

    1. Drive from Latacunga to Machu Picchucar car 2,645.7 km
    40h 26m
    $398–575

  5. Bus, car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pujilí to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane UIO - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 34m
    $264–2,045

  6. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Latacunga to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 6h
    $222–1,812

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,842.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 48m

What companies run services between Cotopaxi, Ecuador and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cotopaxi to Machu Picchu. However, you can drive to Guayaquil-Airport-GYE 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 bus from Latacunga to Machu Picchu via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 2d 3h.

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