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How to get fromTambopata to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Tambopata to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PEM - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    7h 23m
    $133–1,740

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 50m
    $71–734

  3. Drive  644.5 km

    1. Drive from Tambopata to Machu Picchucar car 644.5 km
    16h 52m
    $97–140

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    14h 42m
    $169–252

  5. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus Puerto Maldonado
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    15h 52m
    $100–1,649

Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Tambopata to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) 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 Tambopata to Machu Picchu via Puerto Maldonado, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, Avenida Ferrocarril, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 13h 50m.

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