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How to get fromGuatemala City to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Guatemala City to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GUA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 3m
    $345–2,165

  2. Shuttle, Tour to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Copán Ruinsshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Copán Ruinas to San Salvadorshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAL - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 47m
    $516–2,840

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,861.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 3m

What companies run services between Guatemala City, Guatemala and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Guatemala City to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 13 bus to Fuerza Aerea, walk to Guatemala-City-Airport-GUA 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 the shuttle to Copán Ruins, walk to Copán Ruinas, take the shuttle to San Salvador, take the shuttle to San Salvador Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) 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.

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