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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calama to Machu Picchu by bus, taxi, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
    3. Take the bus from Tacna to Arequipabus
    4. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus
    5. Take the bus from Avenida Pardo to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus
    6. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi
    24h 34m

  2. Fly from Calama Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeCJC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    15h 2m
    $241–2,122

  3. Drive 1,605.5 km

    1. Drive from Calama to Machu Picchucar1,605.5 km
    24h 31m
    $242–349

  4. Bus, shuttle, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
    3. Take the bus from Tacna to Punobus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle
    3d 4h

  5. Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus
    2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeANF - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    16h 33m
    $242–2,082

Calama Airport (CJC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Calama to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, walk to Terminal Internacional, take the bus to Tacna, take the bus to Arequipa, take the bus to Cusco, walk to Avenida Pardo, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can drive from Calama to Machu Picchu in around 24h 31m.

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