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How to get fromPanama City Airport (PTY) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Panama City Airport (PTY) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PTY - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h 6m
    $360–2,093

  2. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane PTY - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 22m
    $225–1,368

  3. Fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane PTY - JUL
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 36m
    $341–1,552

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,760.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 6m

What companies run services between Panama City Airport (PTY), Panama and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Panama City Airport (PTY) to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 fly to Puerto Maldonado (PEM), take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Avenida Ferrocarril, walk to Ollantaytambo, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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