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How to get fromSantiago to Aguas Calientes (Station)by plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to Aguas Calientes (Station) by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SCL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    11h 35m
    $205–1,925

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monumento Inca Pachacutec to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    3d 9h
    $172–894

  3. Bus, Train + Bus via Oruro Airport (ORU)

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Orurobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oruro to La Pazbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 10h

  4. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 20h
    $316–1,914

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,338.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Aguas Calientes (Station), Peru?

There is no direct connection from Santiago to Aguas Calientes (Station). However, you can take the bus to Estación de Buses Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benítez, walk to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) 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 subway from Pajaritos Dirección Los Domínicos to Machu Picchu Pueblo via Universidad de Santiago Dirección Los Domínicos, Terminal Alameda - Turbus, Oruro, La Paz, La Paz, Cusco, and Cusco - Wanchaq in around 2d 10h.

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