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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Machu Picchu Baseby bus, ferry, unknown, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Machu Picchu Base by bus, ferry, unknown, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, Tour, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário Rita Mariabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria to Terminal Tres Crucesbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto Montevideo to South Shetland Islandsferry ferry
    4. Walk from South Shetland Islands to Machu Picchu Baseunknown unknown
    17d 15h

  2. Bus, Tour, travel via Sombrio

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Sombriobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Sombrio to Terminal Tres Crucesbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto Montevideo to South Shetland Islandsferry ferry
    4. Walk from South Shetland Islands to Machu Picchu Baseunknown unknown
    17d 20h

  3. Bus, car ferry, Tour, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Buenos Aires Retirobus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto Montevideo to South Shetland Islandsferry ferry
    4. Walk from South Shetland Islands to Machu Picchu Baseunknown unknown
    18d 1h

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rio de Janeiro to Machu Picchu Base.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,422.6 km
  • Duration: 17d 15h

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Machu Picchu Base, Antarctica?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Machu Picchu Base. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria, take the bus to Terminal Tres Cruces, walk to Av 8 De Octubre - Pte Berro, take the line 103 bus to Cerrito Y Juan Lindolfo Cuestas, walk to Puerto Montevideo, take the ferry to South Shetland Islands, then travel to Machu Picchu Base. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Machu Picchu Base via Terminal Rodoviário de Sombrio, Terminal Tres Cruces, Av 8 De Octubre - Pte Berro, Cerrito Y Juan Lindolfo Cuestas, Puerto Montevideo, and South Shetland Islands in around 17d 20h.

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