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

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There are 7 ways to get from Trujillo to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TRU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    11h 23m
    $161–1,826

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trujillo to Lima - La Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    34h 51m
    $96–173

  3. Bus, drive via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Trujillo to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    34h 26m
    $110–159

  4. Drive 1,543.8 km

    1. Drive from Trujillo to Machu Picchucar car 1,543.8 km
    24h 43m
    $232–336

  5. Bus to Cajamarca, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trujillo to Cajamarcabus bus
    2. Fly from Cajamarca (CJA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CJA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 11m
    $170–1,913

  6. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trujillo 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
    36h 55m
    $124–1,676

  7. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Trujillo to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    40h 46m
    $133–1,709

Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,117.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Trujillo to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Avenida la Rivera, walk to Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) 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 Trujillo to Machu Picchu via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 34h 26m.

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