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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chimbote to Machu Picchu by bus, plane, train, 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
    14h 13m
    $175–1,834

  2. Bus, drive

    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. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    32h 12m
    $102–161

  3. Drive 1,413 km

    1. Drive from Chimbote to Machu Picchucar car 1,413 km
    22h 56m
    $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 26m
    $197–1,948

  5. 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
    19h 20m
    $197–1,910

  6. Bus, Train + Bus

    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
    $129–1,691

  7. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    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
    36h 58m
    $134–1,713

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 32h 12m.

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