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How to get fromHuaraz to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Huaraz to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Huaraz (ATA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ATA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    11h 6m
    $182–1,932

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huaraz to Lima - Nicolás Arriolabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    32h 52m
    $108–184

  3. Drive 1,295 km

    1. Drive from Huaraz to Machu Picchucar car 1,295 km
    22h 24m
    $195–282

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Huaraz to Limabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima to Ayacuchobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ayacucho to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    3d 19h

  5. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Huaraz 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 25m
    $114–1,680

Huaraz (ATA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 912.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Huaraz to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Anta Airport, walk to Huaraz (ATA) 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 Huaraz to Machu Picchu via Lima - Nicolás Arriola, Lima Terminal Excluciva, and Abancay in around 32h 52m.

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