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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane UYU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 10m
    $421–2,372

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Uyuni to La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    4. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    29h 48m
    $72–174

  3. Drive 1,357 km

    1. Drive from Uyuni to Machu Picchucar car 1,357 km
    21h 31m
    $204–295

  4. Bus, Tour, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Uyuni 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 8h

Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,058.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Uyuni to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Uyuni Airport (UYU) 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 Uyuni to Machu Picchu via La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, and Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo in around 29h 48m.

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