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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Cajamarcaby train, plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus and Train, fly

    best
    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 Cajamarca (CJA)plane plane CUZ - CJA
    11h 15m
    $147–418

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima 28 de Juliobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cruce Cajamarcabus bus
    31h 55m
    $108–180

  3. Drive 1,815.3 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Cajamarcacar car 1,815.3 km
    30h 10m
    $273–395

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Talaverabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Talavera to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cajamarcabus bus
    3d 23h

  5. Bus and Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cajamarcabus bus
    2d
    $164–317

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Cajamarca (CJA) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,129.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Cajamarca. 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 Cajamarca (CJA), then take the taxi to Cajamarca. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machu Picchu to Cruce Cajamarca via Abancay, Lima 28 de Julio, Lima, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 31h 55m.

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