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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Ballestas Islandsby car, bus, train, or plane

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

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Andahuaylasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Andahuaylas to Piscobus bus
    20h 47m
    $99–140

  2. Bus and Train, fly, bus

    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 Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane CUZ - LIM
    3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Paracasbus bus
    16h 30m
    $138–347

  3. Drive, bus via Ica

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Icabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ica to Paracasbus bus
    23h 40m
    $105–180

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco to Nazcabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nasca to Paracasbus bus
    27h 59m
    $99–769

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

Calendar290Weekly Planes
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 992.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 47m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Ballestas Islands, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Ballestas Islands. However, you can drive to Abancay, take the bus to Andahuaylas, take the bus to Pisco, take the taxi to Paracas Terminal, then take the vehicle to Isla Ballestas. Alternatively, 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 Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), walk to Outlet Arauco, take the line 1316 bus to Universitaria, walk to La Marina, take the line 206 bus to Nicolas Arriola, walk to Lima Javier Prado, take the bus to Paracas, walk to Paracas Terminal, then take the vehicle to Isla Ballestas.

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