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

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There are 5 ways to get from La Paz to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, 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
    7h 30m
    $266–2,011

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus La Paz
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    18h 47m
    $85–1,625

  3. Drive 853.1 km

    1. Drive from La Paz to Machu Picchucar car 853.1 km
    14h 4m
    $129–186

  4. Tour, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Paz to Punoshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    2d 22h

  5. Bus, train

    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 57m
    $88–722

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Paz to Machu Picchu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 638 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a shuttle from La Paz to Machu Picchu via Puno, Puno, and Cusco in around 2d 22h.

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