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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Ayacuchoby train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Ayacucho by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train Machu Picchu
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Ayacuchobus bus Cusco
    20h 17m
    $82–196

  2. Drive 513.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Ayacuchocar car 513.1 km
    8h 17m
    $78–112

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle bus Imperial Tour Cusco
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Ayacuchobus bus Cusco
    4d
    $643–660

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Talaverabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Talavera to Ayacuchobus bus
    13h 23m

  5. Drive, bus via Cachora

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Cachoracar car
    2. Take the bus from Cachora to Andahuaylasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terrapuerto Andahuaylas to Ayacuchobus bus
    14h 22m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 628.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 17m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Ayacucho, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Ayacucho. 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 Cusco, then take the bus to Ayacucho. Alternatively, you can drive from Machu Picchu to Ayacucho in around 8h 17m.

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