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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Atacama Desertby train, plane, unknown, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Atacama Desert by train, plane, unknown, or car

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  1. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport, travel

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    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane CUZ - ANF
    3. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    16h 2m

  2. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport, travel

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)car car
    2. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane AYP - ANF
    3. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    20h 23m

  3. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Calama Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane CUZ - CJC
    3. Walk from Calama Airport (CJC) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    19h 16m

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,397.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 2m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Atacama Desert. However, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, walk to Avenida Pardo, take the bus to Cusco Airport, walk to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), then travel to Atacama Desert. Alternatively, you can drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), then travel to Atacama Desert.

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