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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Marta to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SMR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 26m
    $377–1,982

  2. Bus to Almirante Padilla Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Riohachabus bus
    2. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane RCH - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 48m
    $302–2,342

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Cúcutabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    4. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    3d 12h
    $364–471

  4. Drive  4,614.5 km

    1. Drive from Santa Marta to Machu Picchucar car 4,614.5 km
    2d 21h
    $694–1,002

  5. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BAQ - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 17m
    $374–2,737

  6. Bus to Valledupar, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Valleduparbus bus
    2. Fly from Valledupar (VUP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane VUP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 34m
    $373–2,745

  7. Bus to Cartagena, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus bus
    2. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CTG - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 6m
    $335–2,135

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,887.7 km
  • Duration: 19h 26m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Santa Marta to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Ruta 03 - Parada 77, walk to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) 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 Terminal Santa Marta to Machu Picchu via Terminal Cúcuta, Cúcuta, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 3d 12h.

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