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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Santa Teresaby train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Santa Teresa by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and Train, fly to Mundo Maya Airport, bus, drive

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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 Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane CUZ - FRS
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Poptúnbus bus
    4. Drive from Poptún to Santa Teresacar car
    27h 34m
    $324–922

  2. Bus and Train, fly to La Aurora International Airport, bus, drive

    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 La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane CUZ - GUA
    3. Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to Cadenasbus bus
    4. Drive from Cadenas to Santa Teresacar car
    26h 35m
    $368–781

  3. Bus and Train, fly to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, drive

    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 Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)plane plane CUZ - SAP
    3. Drive from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Santa Teresacar car
    25h 41m
    $325–1,025

  4. Bus and Train, fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, Tour, drive, 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 Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane CUZ - SAL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Copán Ruinasshuttle bus
    4. Drive from Copán Ruinas to Gualáncar car
    5. Take the bus from Gualán to Cadenasbus bus
    6. Drive from Cadenas to Santa Teresacar car
    26h 18m
    $570–1,257

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,228 km
  • Duration: 27h 34m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Santa Teresa, Belize?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Santa Teresa. 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 Mundo Maya Airport (FRS), walk to Flores Airport, take the shuttle to Flores, walk to Santa Elena, take the bus to Poptún, then drive to Santa Teresa. 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 Avenida Pardo, take the bus to Cusco Airport, walk to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Tipografía, walk to Litegua Bus Station, take the bus to Cadenas, then drive to Santa Teresa.

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