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How to get fromLa Paz to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from La Paz to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from La Paz International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from La Paz International Airport (LAP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LAP - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 1m
    $369–2,617

  2. Shuttle to Los Cabos International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Paz to San José del Cabo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SJD - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 50m
    $807–3,047

La Paz International Airport (LAP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration16h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,034.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 1m

What companies run services between La Paz, Mexico and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from La Paz to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to La-Paz-Airport-LAP 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 shuttle to San José del Cabo Airport, walk to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) 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.

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