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How to get fromPuerto Vallarta to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Puerto Vallarta to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PVR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 18m
    $306–2,466

  2. Bus to Playa De Oro International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Melaquebus bus
    2. Fly from Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ZLO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h
    $363–2,542

  3. Bus to Amado Nervo International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nuevo Vallarta to Tepicbus bus
    2. Fly from Amado Nervo International Airport (TPQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TPQ - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 14m
    $673–3,687

  4. Bus to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Terminal Zapopanbus bus
    2. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GDL - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 13m
    $320–2,227

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration14h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,383.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 18m

What companies run services between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Vallarta to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio, walk to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) 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 bus to Melaque, take the taxi to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) 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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