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How to get fromQuito Airport (UIO) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Quito Airport (UIO) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane UIO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    10h 51m
    $244–2,015

  2. Car, bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    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 11h
    $193–1,798

  3. Car, bus, drive

    1. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    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 3h
    $232–311

  4. Drive 2,763.4 km

    1. Drive from Quito Airport (UIO) to Machu Picchucar car 2,763.4 km
    42h 3m
    $416–600

  5. Car, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    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 5h
    $246–1,828

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Quito Airport (UIO) to Machu Picchu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,766.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Quito Airport (UIO), Ecuador and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Quito Airport (UIO) 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 take a vehicle from Quito Airport to Machu Picchu via Quito, Dos Puentes, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 2d 3h.

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