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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cajamarca (CJA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CJA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    9h 35m
    $174–1,890

  2. Bus, taxi via Cusco

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cruce Cajamarca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Qorikancha to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    34h 5m
    $59–109

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cruce Cajamarca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    31h 55m
    $79–159

  4. Drive 1,787.6 km

    1. Drive from Cajamarca to Machu Picchucar car 1,787.6 km
    29h 50m
    $269–389

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Cajamarca to Limabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima to Ayacuchobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ayacucho to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    4d 1h

  6. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cajamarca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    45h 41m
    $133–1,692

Cajamarca (CJA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cajamarca to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Cajamarca (CJA) 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 bus to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, take the bus to Lima, walk to Lima 28 de Julio, take the bus to Abancay, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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