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How to get fromRiviera Maya to Machu Picchuby shuttle, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Riviera Maya to Machu Picchu by shuttle, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle to Cancún International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Aventuras to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CUN - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 4m
    $335–2,184

  2. Shuttle, taxi to Tulum International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Aventuras to Tulumshuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Tulum to Tulum International Airport (TQO)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TQO - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 4m
    $531–3,051

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration11h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,377.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 4m

What companies run services between Riviera Maya, Mexico and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Riviera Maya to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) 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 shuttle to Tulum, take the taxi to Tulum International Airport (TQO) 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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