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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Rainbow Mountainby train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Rainbow Mountain by train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train Machu Picchu
    2. Take the taxi from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Rainbow Mountaintaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $197–342

  2. Drive 347.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Rainbow Mountaincar car 347.9 km
    7h 3m
    $53–76

  3. Bus and Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Andahuaylillasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Andahuaylillas to Rainbow Mountaintaxi taxi
    10h 58m
    $179–412

  4. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cusipatashuttle bus Imperial Tour Cusco
    2. Take the taxi from Cusipata to Rainbow Mountaintaxi taxi
    24d 1h
    $675–690

  5. Drive, bus, taxi

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambocar car
    2. Take the bus from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Qorikanchabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Andahuaylillasbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Andahuaylillas to Rainbow Mountaintaxi taxi
    10h 33m
    $137–289

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 250 km
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Rainbow Mountain, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Rainbow Mountain. However, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, then take the taxi to Rainbow Mountain. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, walk to Cusco Real Inka Car, take the bus to Andahuaylillas, then take the taxi to Rainbow Mountain.

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