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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LSC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    14h 19m
    $213–2,072

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to La Pazbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    5. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 6h
    $143–277

  3. Drive 2,595.8 km

    1. Drive from La Serena to Machu Picchucar car 2,595.8 km
    37h 7m
    $391–564

  4. Bus, drive via Nazca

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus bus
    2. Drive from El Roble / Dr. Amador Neghme to Tacnacar car
    3. Take the bus from Tacna to Nascabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nazca to Abancaybus bus
    5. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 9h
    $155–284

  5. Bus, drive via Ica

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tacna to Icabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ica to Abancaybus bus
    5. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 12h
    $166–301

La Florida Airport (LSC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,938.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 19m

What companies run services between La Serena, Chile and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from La Serena to Machu Picchu. 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, 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 Terminal de buses La Serena to Machu Picchu via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, and Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo in around 2d 6h.

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