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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Cartagenaby train, plane, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Cartagena by train, plane, car, bus, or taxi

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

    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 Cartagena (CTG)plane plane CUZ - CTG
    14h 42m
    $300–665

  2. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane CUZ - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    17h 4m
    $217–748

  3. Drive, bus, taxi

    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 Cúcutabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cúcuta to Pamplonataxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from Pamplona to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    3d 13h
    $444–570

  4. Drive  4,512 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenacar car 4,512 km
    2d 22h
    $679–980

  5. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Cartagena

    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 Cartagena (CTG)plane plane AYP - CTG
    14h 21m
    $297–1,011

  6. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Los Garzones Airport, 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 Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane plane CUZ - MTR
    3. Take the bus from Cerete to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    26h

  7. Drive, bus via Lima

    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 Cúcutabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    3d 16h
    $360–475

  8. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancay Bus Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay Bus Station to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cúcutabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    3d 17h
    $333–437

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,825 km
  • Duration: 14h 42m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Cartagena, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Cartagena. 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 Cartagena (CTG), walk to Carrera 4, then take the bus to María Auxiliadora. Alternatively, you can drive to Abancay, take the bus to Lima 28 de Julio, walk to Lima, take the bus to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, take the bus to Cúcuta, take the taxi to Pamplona, then take the bus to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena.

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