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

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There are 4 ways to get from Guayaquil to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    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 30m
    $285–2,021

  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
    $129–241

  3. Drive 2,438.4 km

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

  4. 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 3h
    $159–1,771

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,654.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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

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

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