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How to get fromAmazon rainforest to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, ferry or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Amazon rainforest to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Manaus (MAO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeMAO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    14h 47m
    $473–2,375
  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Manaus to Porto Velho, RO - Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Porto Velho to Cuscobus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    47h 2m
  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Porto Demetrio Manaus to Porto Velhoferry
    2. Take the bus from Porto Velho to Cuscobus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    6d
  4. Drive 7,207.6 km

    1. Drive from Amazon rainforest to Machu Picchucar7,207.6 km
    4d 15h
    $1,084–1,565
  5. Bus, train via Amazon rainforest

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Manaus to Rodoviária de Porto Velhobus
    2. Take the bus from Porto Velho to Cuscobus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    2d 13h

Manaus (MAO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Amazon rainforest, Brazil and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Amazon rainforest to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Manaus (MAO) 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 vehicle from Amazon rainforest to Machu Picchu via Terminal Rodoviário de Manaus, Porto Velho, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, Avenida Ferrocarril, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 47h 2m.

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