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

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

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  1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GYE - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    10h 46m
    $290–2,083

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d
    $138–260

  3. Drive 2,438.4 km

    1. Drive from Guayaquil to Machu Picchucar car 2,438.4 km
    37h 1m
    $367–530

  4. Bus to Tumbes, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillasbus bus
    2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TBP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 8m
    $172–1,835

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

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane UIO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 11m
    $240–2,040

  6. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 4h
    $170–1,787

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,666.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Ecuador to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi 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 vehicle from Guayaquil to Machu Picchu via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Lima Javier Prado, Lima Terminal Excluciva, and Abancay in around 2d.

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