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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Santa Teresaby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Santa Teresa by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Santa Teresataxi taxi
    1h 20m
    $35–38

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Santa Teresataxi taxi 10 km
    15 min
    $11–14

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Machu Picchu to Santa Teresawalk walk 19.1 km
    4h 6m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Santa Teresa. However, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, take the bus to Machu Picchu, then take the taxi to Santa Teresa. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Santa Teresa.

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