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How to get fromMendoza to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MDZ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 10m
    $287–1,949

  2. Bus, drive via Santa Cruz de la Sierra

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Santa Cruzbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to 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. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 22h
    $178–299

  3. Drive 3,212 km

    1. Drive from Mendoza to Machu Picchucar car 3,212 km
    44h 20m
    $483–698

  4. Bus, bus to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Los Andesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Andes to Terminal Los Héroesbus bus
    3. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SCL - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 11m
    $238–2,026

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    4. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    3d 5h
    $311–435

  6. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    3d 18h
    $222–1,882

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,294.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 10m

What companies run services between Mendoza, Argentina and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Mendoza to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Mendoza Airport, walk to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) 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 bus from Terminal Mendoza to Machu Picchu via Santa Cruz, La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, and Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo in around 2d 22h.

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