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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TRU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    10h 59m
    $161–1,826

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trujillo to Lima La Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    36h 15m
    $107–166

  3. Bus, drive via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Trujillo to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    35h 45m
    $111–160

  4. Drive  1,558 km

    1. Drive from Huanchaco to Machu Picchucar car 1,558 km
    24h 57m
    $235–339

  5. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trujillo to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    38h 16m
    $125–1,677

  6. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Trujillo to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    42h 12m
    $134–1,713

Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,107.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Huanchaco to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Avenida San Pedro y Avenida el Triunfo, walk to Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) 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 Avenida Víctor Larco Herrera to Machu Picchu via Avenida América Sur y Calle Huayna Capac, Trujillo, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 35h 45m.

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