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

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

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  1. Bus to Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jaén to Chiclayobus bus
    2. Fly from Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CIX - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    14h 16m

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jaén 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
    41h 26m
    $104–153

  3. Drive 1,999.6 km

    1. Drive from Jaén to Machu Picchucar car 1,999.6 km
    32h 28m
    $301–435

  4. Bus, bus to Piura International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jaén to Chiclayobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Piurabus bus
    3. Fly from Piura International Airport (PIU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PIU - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 17m

  5. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jaén 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
    43h 55m
    $118–1,670

  6. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Jaén to Lima - Nicolás Arriolabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d
    $168–1,752

Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,561.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaén to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Chiclayo, walk to Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) 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 Jaén to Machu Picchu via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 41h 26m.

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