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How to get fromTarapoto to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tarapoto (TPP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TPP - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    9h 45m
    $169–1,849

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Lima 28 de Juliobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    40h 39m
    $119–177

  3. Drive 1,609.3 km

    1. Drive from Tarapoto to Machu Picchucar car 1,609.3 km
    26h
    $242–350

  4. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    43h 37m
    $139–1,704

  5. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Lima - La Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 8h
    $143–1,716

Tarapoto (TPP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,038.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Tarapoto, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Tarapoto (TPP) 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 bus from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu via Lima 28 de Julio and Abancay in around 40h 39m.

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