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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Panama Cityby train, plane, car, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Panama City by train, plane, car, bus, or ferry

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  1. Bus and Train, fly to Tocumen 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane CUZ - PTY
    15h 15m
    $368–863

  2. Bus and Train, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport

    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 Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane plane CUZ - BLB
    21h 45m
    $297–896

  3. Drive, bus, ferry

    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
    5. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    6. Drive from Portobelo to Panama Citycar car
    9d 19h
    $1,052–1,158

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,785.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 15m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Panama City, Panama?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Panama City. 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, then take the shuttle to Amador. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machu Picchu to Panama City via Abancay Bus Station, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Cúcuta, San Antonio del Táchira, Terminal Cúcuta, Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena, Cartagena, and Portobelo in around 9d 19h.

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