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

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There are 5 ways to get from Otavalo to Machu Picchu by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane UIO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 5m
    $222–2,024

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe 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
    2d 4h
    $212–293

  3. Drive  2,828.1 km

    1. Drive from Otavalo to Machu Picchucar car 2,828.1 km
    42h 58m
    $426–614

  4. Tour, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Quitobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 13h
    $269–1,852

  5. Tour, bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Quitobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 19h
    $217–1,817

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,872.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 5m

What companies run services between Otavalo, Ecuador and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Otavalo to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Quito Terminal Carcelén, take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) 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 Otavalo to Machu Picchu via Quito Terminal Carcelén, Plaza de Toros, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 2d 4h.

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