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

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There are 3 ways to get from Bolivia to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LPB - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    7h 30m
    $228–2,029
  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    40h 1m
    $105–723
  3. Drive 1,638 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Machu Picchucar car 1,638 km
    26h 7m
    $247–356

El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Bolivia to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Machu Picchu via Santa Cruz, La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, Avenida Ferrocarril, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 40h 1m.

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