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How to get fromLima to Aguas Calientesby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lima to Aguas Calientes by plane, train, or bus

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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
    7h 11m
    $120–1,743

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lima - Luna Pizarro 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
    26h 22m
    $68–753

  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
    21h 11m
    $101–1,656

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

    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
    26h 20m
    $88–1,638

Lima to Aguas Calientes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 705.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Lima to Aguas Calientes. However, you can take the taxi to Lima-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, then take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Machu Picchu Pueblo via Cusco and Cusco - Wanchaq in around 21h 11m.

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