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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Tambopataby train, plane, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Tambopata by train, plane, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus and Train, fly

    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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane CUZ - PEM
    8h 33m
    $135–340

  2. Train, bus via Puerto Maldonado

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus bus
    15h 28m
    $79–743

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus bus
    14h 58m
    $100–754

  4. Drive 643.5 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Tambopatacar car 643.5 km
    16h 51m
    $97–140

  5. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle bus Cusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus bus Cusco
    2d 15h

  6. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus bus
    15h 25m
    $208–269

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 449.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Tambopata. 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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM), then take the taxi to Tambopata. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Machu Picchu to Tambopata via Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Pueblo, Ollantaytambo, Avenida Ferrocarril, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, Cusco, and Puerto Maldonado in around 14h 58m.

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