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How to get fromTarija to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Tarija to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TJA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h 54m
    $291–2,373

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tarija to La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    30h 12m
    $97–731

  3. Drive  1,691.6 km

    1. Drive from Tarija to Machu Picchucar car 1,691.6 km
    26h 32m
    $255–368

  4. Bus, Tour, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tarija to La Pazbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Paz to Punoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    3d 13h

Tarija (TJA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,293.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Tarija, Bolivia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Tarija to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Tarija (TJA) 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 Tarija to Machu Picchu via La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, Avenida Ferrocarril, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 30h 12m.

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