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How to get fromLima province to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lima province to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LIM - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    10h 32m
    $118–1,739

  2. Bus, Train + Bus via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    30h 10m
    $106–1,661

  3. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus Lima
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    22h 13m
    $156–1,719

  4. Drive  970.1 km

    1. Drive from Lima province to Machu Picchucar car 970.1 km
    16h 33m
    $146–211

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar282Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Lima province, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Lima province to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 1228 bus to Puente Nuevo, take the line 1299 bus to Outlet Arauco, walk to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) 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 a vehicle from Lima province to Machu Picchu via Lima Plaza Norte, Cusco, Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 22h 13m.

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