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There are 3 ways to get from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PEM - CUZ
    50 min
    $43–99
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus Pto Maldonado
    8h 30m
    $14–40
  3. Drive  462.6 km

    1. Drive from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscocar car 462.6 km
    13h 2m
    $70–101

Puerto Maldonado to Cusco by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Puerto Maldonado, Peru and Cusco, Peru?

Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) twice daily. Alternatively, Grupo Palomino operates a bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco once daily. Tickets cost $14–40 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Empresa de Transporte Señor de Huanca also services this route once daily.

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