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

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There are 2 ways to get from Guatemala to Machu Picchu by plane, train, taxi, 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. Taxi, shuttle to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the taxi from Jutiapa to San Cristobal Fronterataxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Ana to El Salvador International Airportshuttle 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
    19h 2m
    $517–2,623

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 and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Guatemala 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 taxi to San Cristobal Frontera, take the bus to Santa Ana, walk to Santa Ana, take the shuttle to El Salvador International 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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