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

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There are 5 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Tarapoto by train, plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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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 Tarapoto (TPP)plane plane CUZ - TPP
    11h 10m
    $163–410

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima 28 de Juliobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tarapotobus bus
    40h 38m
    $118–180

  3. Drive 1,631 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Tarapotocar car 1,631 km
    26h 6m
    $246–355

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Abancaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima - Luna Pizarrobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lima - La Victoria to Tarapotobus bus
    4d 8h

  5. Bus and Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Ayacuchobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ayacucho to Limabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tarapotobus bus
    2d 1h
    $147–331

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tarapoto (TPP) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,039 km
  • Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Tarapoto, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Tarapoto. 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 Tarapoto (TPP), then take the taxi to Tarapoto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machu Picchu to Tarapoto via Abancay and Lima 28 de Julio in around 40h 38m.

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