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

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There are 4 ways to get from La Serena to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, 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
    13h 48m
    $193–2,012

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses La Serena to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus bus
    2. Take the train from Arica to Tacnatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tacna to Nascabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nazca Bus Station to Abancay Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Drive from Abancay Bus Station to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 9h
    $147–264

  3. Bus, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    2d 5h
    $256–414

  4. Drive  2,616.4 km

    1. Drive from La Serena to Machu Picchucar car 2,616.4 km
    38h 22m
    $396–572

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,938.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 48m

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 the bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, walk to Terminal Internacional, take the bus to La Paz, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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