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

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

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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
    16h 6m
    $343–2,425

  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 to Abancaybus bus
    5. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    3d 16h
    $213–446

  3. Train, bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the train from Mar del Plata to Plaza Constitucióntrain train
    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 train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    3d 3h
    $225–428

  4. Drive 3,813.9 km

    1. Drive from Mar del Plata to Machu Picchucar car 3,813.9 km
    2d 3h
    $574–828

  5. Bus, shuttle, Tour

    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 Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    4d 23h

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration14h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,186.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 6m

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 a train from Mar del Plata to Machu Picchu via Plaza Constitución, Constitucion, Retiro, Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, La Paz, Cusco, Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 3d 3h.

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