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

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

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  1. Fly from Managua Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    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 6m
    $557–2,225

  2. Shuttle, bus to Liberia International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Peñas Blancasshuttle 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 47m
    $519–2,722

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Peñas Blancasshuttle 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
    23h 4m
    $1,117–2,818

  4. Bus, shuttle to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from León to Potosibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Potosi to La Uniónbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Unión to El Zonteshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAL - CUZ
    5. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 1m

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,387.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Nicaragua to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 shuttle to Peñas Blancas, walk to Peñas Blancas, take the shuttle to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Avenida 2 con Calle 3, take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto - San José Lateral, walk to San-Jose-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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