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

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There are 6 ways to get from Huaraz to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, 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 46m
    $182–1,982

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    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
    $113–1,680

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Huaraz to Barrancabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Barranca to Lima - Tomas Vallebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Monumento Inca Pachacutec to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    30h 14m
    $212–301

  4. Drive  1,295.1 km

    1. Drive from Huaraz to Machu Picchucar car 1,295.1 km
    22h 24m
    $195–282

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Huaraz to Limabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercambio Vial Cruce Ventanilla to Mall Del Surbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Atocongo to Abancaybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Abancay to Cuscobus bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    3d 14h

  6. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Huaraz to Lima - Nicolás Arriolabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    31h 27m
    $140–1,725

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 912.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 46m

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 the bus to Barranca, take the bus to Lima - Tomas Valle, walk to Terrapuerto Del Norte, take the line 1199 bus to Municipalidad Del Rímac, walk to Lima Plaza Norte, take the bus to Cusco, walk to Monumento Inca Pachacutec, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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