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How to get fromSalvador to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Salvador to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SSA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 25m
    $336–2,416

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salvador to Porto Velhobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Porto Velho to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    3d 9h
    $309–721

  3. Drive  5,078.5 km

    1. Drive from Salvador to Machu Picchucar car 5,078.5 km
    3d 1h
    $764–1,103

  4. Bus to Santa Maria Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Salvador to Aracajubus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (AJU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AJU - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 5m
    $468–2,798

  5. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Salvador to Tietê Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    4d 14h
    $399–942

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,776.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Salvador to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 1001 bus to Salvador Airport, walk to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) 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 bus to Porto Velho, take the taxi to Porto Velho, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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