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How to get fromSão Paulo to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from São Paulo to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GRU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 18m
    $276–2,174

  2. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Santo André to Rodoviária de Porto Velhobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Porto Velho to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    3d 6h
    $498–833

  3. Drive 3,687.9 km

    1. Drive from São Paulo to Machu Picchucar car 3,687.9 km
    2d 4h
    $555–801

  4. Fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CGH - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h
    $396–2,166

  5. Bus to Viracopos/Campinas International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Campinasbus bus
    2. Fly from Viracopos/Campinas International Airport (VCP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane VCP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 25m
    $364–2,526

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    3d 16h
    $295–1,346

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,034.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 18m

What companies run services between São Paulo, Brazil and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from São Paulo to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo, walk to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) 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 a train from Brás to Machu Picchu via Prefeito Saladino, Terminal Rodoviário de Santo André, Porto Velho, Cusco, Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 3d 6h.

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