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How to get fromSalar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane UYU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 30m
    $448–2,342

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Uyuni to La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 21m
    $111–825

  3. Drive 1,340.8 km

    1. Drive from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Machu Picchucar car 1,340.8 km
    21h 18m
    $202–292

Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,083.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 30m

What companies run services between Salar de Uyuni (Landmark), Bolivia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Uyuni Airport (UYU) 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 vehicle from Salar de Uyuni (Landmark) to Machu Picchu via Uyuni, La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, Avenida Ferrocarril, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 29h 21m.

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