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

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

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  1. Taxi to Loja, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Vilcabamba to Loja (LOH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Loja (LOH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LOH - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    14h 46m
    $283–2,310

  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 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

  3. Taxi, bus, drive

    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 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    6. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d
    $265–354

  4. Drive 2,250 km

    1. Drive from Vilcabamba to Machu Picchucar car 2,250 km
    35h 19m
    $339–489

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

    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 35m
    $177–1,837

  6. 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 46m
    $179–1,833

Loja (LOH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,508.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 46m

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 taxi to Loja (LOH) 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, take the bus to Lima, walk to Lima 28 de Julio, take the bus to Abancay, then drive to Machu Picchu.

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