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How to get fromGeneral San Martín to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from General San Martín to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AEP - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 49m
    $286–2,078

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Tacnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tacna to Nascabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nazca Bus Station to Abancay Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Abancay Bus Station to Machu Picchucar car
    3d 11h
    $200–431

  3. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 21h
    $221–397

  4. Drive  3,394.3 km

    1. Drive from General San Martín to Machu Picchucar car 3,394.3 km
    44h 47m
    $511–737

  5. Bus, shuttle, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Liniers to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    4d 18h

  6. Fly from Ministro Pistarini International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane EZE - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 22m
    $385–2,137

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,838.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 49m

What companies run services between General San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from General San Martín to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to 3 de Febrero, walk to 68 Bullrich Int. Av., take the bus to 4548 Obligado Rafael Av.Costanera, walk to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) 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 train from San Martín to Machu Picchu via Retiro, Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, La Paz, Cusco, Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 2d 21h.

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