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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JAU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    9h 48m
    $179–1,930

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jauja to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus 543
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    37h 47m
    $91–747

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Jauja to Huancayobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chilca to Andahuaylasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Andahuaylas to Cachorabus bus
    4. Drive from Cachora to Machu Picchucar car
    25h 57m

  4. Drive 742.5 km

    1. Drive from Jauja to Machu Picchucar car 742.5 km
    12h 4m
    $112–162

  5. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jauja Airport to Jirón Tarapacábus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huancayo to Ayacuchobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ayacucho to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 16m
    $113–1,663

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 551.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Jauja to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 Jauja to Machu Picchu via Huancayo, Chilca, Andahuaylas, and Cachora in around 25h 57m.

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