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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Galápagos Islandsby train, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Galápagos Islands by train, plane, or car

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

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    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 San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane CUZ - SCY
    22h 30m
    $440–875

  2. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly

    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 San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane AYP - SCY
    26h 10m
    $557–1,811

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration16h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,515.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Galápagos Islands. 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, then fly to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY). Alternatively, you can drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) airport then fly to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY).

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