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How to get fromSantiago de Cali to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago de Cali to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PPN - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 51m
    $430–3,021

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipialesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rumichaca 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
    2d 14h
    $251–331

  3. Drive 3,315.1 km

    1. Drive from Santiago de Cali to Machu Picchucar car 3,315.1 km
    2d 4h
    $499–720

  4. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipialesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 16h
    $265–1,848

Popayan Airport (PPN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,974.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 51m

What companies run services between Santiago de Cali, Cauca, Colombia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Santiago de Cali to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Popayan-Airport-PPN 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 vehicle from Santiago de Cali to Machu Picchu via Terminal Popayán, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 2d 14h.

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