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

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

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  1. Bus to Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chimbote to Trujillobus bus
    2. Fly from Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TRU - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    14h 13m
    $174–1,864

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chimbote 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
    34h 31m
    $127–1,690

  3. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Chimbote to Lima La Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    30h 30m
    $134–1,696

  4. Drive  1,413.1 km

    1. Drive from Chimbote to Machu Picchucar car 1,413.1 km
    22h 55m
    $213–307

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Chimbote to Lima La Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Abancay to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    3d 12h

  6. Bus to Huaraz, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chimbote to Huarazbus bus
    2. Fly from Huaraz (ATA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ATA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    14h 26m
    $197–1,998

  7. Bus to Jorge Chávez International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chimbote to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LIM - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 51m
    $143–1,783

Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,261.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Chimbote to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Trujillo, walk to Avenida América Sur, take the bus to Avenida Ricardo Palma, take the bus to Avenida la Rivera, walk to Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) 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 bus from Chimbote to Machu Picchu via Lima La Victoria, Francia, Amazonas, Lima Plaza Norte, Cusco, Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 30h 30m.

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