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How to get fromSanta Teresa to Machu Picchuby taxi, bus, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Teresa to Machu Picchu by taxi, bus, or foot

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Santa Teresa to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchubus bus
    1h 20m
    $36–38

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Santa Teresa to Machu Picchutaxi taxi 9.9 km
    15 min
    $11–14

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Santa Teresa to Machu Picchuwalk walk 19.1 km
    4h 6m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Santa Teresa, Cusco, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Santa Teresa to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Machu Picchu, take the bus to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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