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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu by bus, train, taxi, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plaza Regocijo to Avenida FerrocarrilbusAeroexpreso
    2. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu PueblotrainOllantaytambo / ...
    4h 11m
    $45–627

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Avenida El Sol to Plaza de armas de OllantaytambobusAeroexpreso
    2. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi
    5h 11m
    $13–28

  3. Bus and Train

    1. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu PueblotrainCusco
    4h 40m
    $90–364

  4. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu PicchushuttleCusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
    2d 4h
    $620

  5. Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu PueblotrainCusco
    4h 47m
    $73–1,529

  6. Drive 212.1 km

    1. Drive from Cusco to Machu Picchucar212.1 km
    4h 28m
    $32–46

Questions & Answers

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

Inca Rail operates a train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–360 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Peru Runa Travels operates a shuttle from Cusco to Machu Picchu on demand, and the journey takes 2d 4h. Cusco Tours by RAP Travel Perú also services this route on demand.

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