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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, bus to Piura International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vilcabamba to Lojabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loja to Piurabus bus
    3. Fly from Piura International Airport (PIU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PIU - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 30m
    $182–1,827

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vilcabamba to Lojabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loja to Piurabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Piura to Limabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    5. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 4h
    $122–177

  3. Taxi, bus, drive, Train + Bus

    1. Take the taxi from Vilcabamba to Alamortaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Alamor to Zapotillobus bus
    3. Drive from Zapotillo to Terminal Terrestre Las Lomascar car
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Las Lomas to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    6. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    45h 51m
    $291–1,891

  4. Drive  2,250 km

    1. Drive from Vilcabamba to Machu Picchucar car 2,250 km
    35h 18m
    $339–489

  5. Bus, bus to Tumbes, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vilcabamba to Lojabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loja to Yantzazabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yantzaza to Huaquillasbus bus
    4. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TBP - CUZ
    5. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 31m
    $209–1,853

  6. Bus, drive via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Vilcabamba to Lojabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loja to Piurabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Piura to Lima La Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    5. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 4h
    $127–202

Piura International Airport (PIU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,811.6 km
  • Duration: 21h 30m

What companies run services between Vilcabamba, Ecuador and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Loja, take the bus to Piura, walk to Piura International Airport (PIU) 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 the taxi to Alamor, take the bus to Zapotillo, drive to Terminal Terrestre Las Lomas, take the bus to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, walk to Plaza Norte, take the bus to Municipalidad Del Rímac, walk to Lima Plaza Norte, take the bus to Cusco, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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