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How to get fromMar del Plata to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mar del Plata to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MDQ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 41m
    $343–2,474

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mar del Plata to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Tacnabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tacna to Nascabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nazca Bus Station to Abancay Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Drive from Abancay Bus Station to Machu Picchucar car
    3d 15h
    $221–484

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mar del Plata to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    3d 1h
    $313–514

  4. Drive  3,814.2 km

    1. Drive from Mar del Plata to Machu Picchucar car 3,814.2 km
    2d 1h
    $574–829

Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,186.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 41m

What companies run services between Mar del Plata, Argentina and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Mar del Plata to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) 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 Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, take the bus to Terminal de Buses La Paz, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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