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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cartagena to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Cartagena, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CTG - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    14h 15m
    $336–2,416

  2. Bus, bus to Los Garzones Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Coveñasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coveñas to Terminal de Transportes de Monteriabus bus
    3. Fly from Los Garzones Airport (MTR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MTR - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 10m
    $284–2,352

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    3d 13h
    $847–951

  4. Drive 4,484.4 km

    1. Drive from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Machu Picchucar car 4,484.4 km
    2d 22h
    $674–974

  5. Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BAQ - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 54m
    $338–2,090

  6. Bus, bus to Simón Bolívar International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    3. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SMR - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 8m
    $320–2,135

  7. Bus, taxi via Cusco

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Qorikancha to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    3d 16h
    $827–901

Cartagena (CTG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cartagena, Colombia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cartagena to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Iglesia Cristo Rey, walk to Cartagena (CTG) 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 Terminal del Norte, walk to Caribe Cra.64 # 75b-400 Medellin, take the train to Parque Berrio Cra.52 #50-70 Medellin, walk to Medellín, take the taxi to Rumichaca, walk to Rumichaca, 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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