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How to get fromLa Paz to Aguas Calientesby plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from La Paz to Aguas Calientes by plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LPB - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    6h 55m
    $254–1,999

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 22m
    $77–711

  3. Bus, shuttle, train, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Desaguaderobus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Desaguadero to Punoshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Puno to Cusco - Wanchaqtrain train
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 19m
    $451–7,741

  4. Tour, bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Paz to Punoshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Real Inka Carbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 20m
    $295–1,410

La Paz to Aguas Calientes by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration18h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 635.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between La Paz, Bolivia and Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Peru?

There is no direct connection from La Paz to Aguas Calientes. However, you can fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, then take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Paz to Machu Picchu Pueblo via Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, Avenida Ferrocarril, and Ollantaytambo in around 18h 22m.

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