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How to get fromSanta Cruz Airport (VVI) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz Airport (VVI) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane VVI - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    11h 20m
    $361–2,157

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz 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
    39h 31m
    $99–793

  3. Drive 1,640.8 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz Airport (VVI) to Machu Picchucar car 1,640.8 km
    26h 2m
    $247–357

  4. Fly Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru to Alcantari Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru to Sucre Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SRE - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h
    $430–2,450

  5. Fly Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru to Cochabamba, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru to Cochabamba Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Cochabamba (CBB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CBB - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h 40m
    $483–2,203

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,163.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz Airport (VVI), Bolivia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz Airport (VVI) to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru to Machu Picchu via Santa Cruz Airport - El Trompillo, Santa Cruz, La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, Avenida Ferrocarril, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 39h 31m.

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