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How to get fromSan Salvador to Machu Picchuby bus, plane, or train

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There is 1 way to get from San Salvador to Machu Picchu by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly, Train + Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAL - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 40m
    $256–2,366

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,701.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from San Salvador to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to San Salvador Airport, walk to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) 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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