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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    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
    12h 3m
    $356–2,166

  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
    38h 1m
    $97–779

  3. Drive  1,635.1 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Machu Picchucar car 1,635.1 km
    26h 4m
    $246–355

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,181.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 3m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, Bolivia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 135 bus to Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru, walk to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Machu Picchu via Santa Cruz, La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, Avenida Ferrocarril, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 38h 1m.

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