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How to get fromTamarindo to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Tamarindo to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TNO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 1m
    $284–2,276

  2. Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Alajuelashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SJO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 50m
    $635–2,355

  3. Fly from Nosara Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane NOB - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 42m
    $608–2,628

  4. Shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Liberiashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LIR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 28m
    $697–3,151

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,181.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 1m

What companies run services between Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Tamarindo to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) 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 the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 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.

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