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

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

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  1. Fly Tenerife North Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TFN - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 59m
    $627–3,017

  2. Bus to Tenerife South-Reina Sofia Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Intercambiador Sta.Cruz to Aeropuerto Tenerife Surbus bus
    2. Fly from Tenerife South-Reina Sofia Airport (TFS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TFS - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 8m
    $487–3,028

  3. Fly Tenerife North Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane TFN - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    29h 29m
    $927–2,322

Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration19h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$522Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,714.3 km
  • Duration: 26h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 20 bus to Aeropuerto Norte, walk to Tenerife North Airport (TFN) 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 Aeropuerto Tenerife Sur, walk to Tenerife South-Reina Sofia Airport (TFS) 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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