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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Ecuadorby train, plane, car, or bus

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

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  1. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

    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 José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane CUZ - GYE
    13h 11m
    $303–651

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima Terminal Exclucivabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2d 6h
    $140–235

  3. Drive, bus via Tumbes

    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 Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2d
    $160–240

  4. Drive  2,465.3 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Guayaquilcar car 2,465.3 km
    37h 21m
    $371–536

  5. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Tumbes, 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 Tumbes (TBP)plane plane CUZ - TBP
    3. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machalabus bus
    13h 41m
    $205–405

  6. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    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 Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane CUZ - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    13h 59m
    $275–660

  7. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

    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 José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane AYP - GYE
    13h 1m
    $300–927

  8. 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 Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2d 11h
    $159–342

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,663.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Ecuador. 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 José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), then take the taxi to Durán. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machu Picchu to Guayaquil via Abancay, Lima Paseo de la República, Tumbes, Tumbes, and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 2d.

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