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

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  1. Bus to Francisco Carle Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Calle Sebastían Lorente to Jauja Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JAU - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    11h 47m
    $188–1,870

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chilca to Andahuaylasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Andahuaylas to Cachorabus bus
    3. Drive from Cachora to Machu Picchucar car
    23h 8m
    $71–110

  3. Drive  694.5 km

    1. Drive from Huancayo to Machu Picchucar car 694.5 km
    11h 26m
    $105–151

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

    1. Take the bus from Chilca 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
    13h 27m
    $127–1,751

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Huancayo to Ayacuchobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ayacucho to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 8m
    $79–730

  6. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chilca to Andahuaylasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Andahuaylas to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 58m
    $106–1,659

Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 47m

What companies run services between Huancayo, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Huancayo to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Jauja Airport, take the taxi to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) 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 bus from Chilca to Machu Picchu via Andahuaylas and Cachora in around 23h 8m.

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