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How to get fromHuacachina to Machu Picchuby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Ica to Cuscobus bus Ica
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 55m
    $82–737

  2. Drive 855.8 km

    1. Drive from Huacachina to Machu Picchucar car 855.8 km
    15h 24m
    $129–186

  3. Bus to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ica to Ayacuchobus bus
    2. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AYP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 34m
    $195–1,928

  4. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ica to Cuscobus bus Lima
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    24h 28m
    $105–1,676

  5. Bus, taxi to Francisco Carle Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ica to Huancayobus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Huancayo to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JAU - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 31m
    $261–2,022

  6. Bus to Jorge Chávez International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ica to Limabus bus
    2. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LIM - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 52m
    $148–1,789

Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 886 km
  • Duration: 19h 55m

What companies run services between Huacachina, Ica, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Huacachina to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Ica, take the bus to Cusco, walk to Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, take the bus to Avenida Ferrocarril, walk to Ollantaytambo, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can drive from Huacachina to Machu Picchu in around 15h 24m.

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