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How to get fromManagua to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from Managua Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MGA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 19m
    $261–2,385

  2. Bus, shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SJO - CUZ
    5. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 41m
    $970–2,690

  3. Bus, shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TNO - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 15m
    $549–2,583

  4. Bus, bus to Liberia International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LIR - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 22m
    $413–2,726

Managua Airport (MGA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration12h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,391.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 19m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Managua to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 101 bus to Mercado Mayoreo, take the bus to Aeropuerto, walk to Managua Airport (MGA) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Rivas, walk to Rivas, take the shuttle to Peñas Blancas, walk to Peñas Blancas, take the shuttle to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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