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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chimbote to Machu Picchu by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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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
    13h 16m
    $161–1,912

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    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 taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    32h 12m
    $71–137

  3. Drive 1,412.4 km

    1. Drive from Chimbote to Machu Picchucar car 1,412.4 km
    22h 57m
    $213–307

  4. 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 31m
    $187–2,028

  5. 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
    16h 7m
    $162–1,836

  6. Bus, bus to Cajamarca, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chimbote to Trujillobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Trujillo to Cajamarcabus bus
    3. Fly from Cajamarca (CJA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CJA - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 7m
    $196–1,969

  7. Bus, train

    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 bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    37h 32m
    $129–748

  8. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chimbote to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    38h 17m
    $132–1,704

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

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, take the taxi 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 the bus to Lima La Victoria, walk to Lima 28 de Julio, take the bus to Abancay, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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