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How to get fromSanta Cruz de la Sierra to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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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 48m
    $356–2,166

  2. Bus, drive

    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 Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    4. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    38h 48m
    $77–158

  3. Drive 1,634.9 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Machu Picchucar car 1,634.9 km
    26h 5m
    $246–355

  4. Bus, Tour, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from La Paz to Punoshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    3d 14h

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: 1,181.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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 bus from Santa Cruz to Machu Picchu via La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, and Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo in around 38h 48m.

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