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How to get fromSanta Cruz de la Sierra to Aguas Calientesby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Aguas Calientes by plane, train, or bus

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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
    13h 13m
    $344–2,154

  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
    37h 22m
    $85–773

  3. Bus, train via Cochabamba

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Cochabambabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cochabamba to La Pazbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    5. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    34h 20m
    $88–722

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: 1,179.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 13m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia and Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Aguas Calientes. 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, then take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Machu Picchu Pueblo via Cochabamba, Calle San Martín, Calle San Martín, Cochabamba, La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, Avenida Ferrocarril, and Ollantaytambo in around 34h 20m.

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