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

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There are 2 ways to get from Ecuador to Machu Picchu by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Car, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane UIO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 10m
    $260–2,040

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil 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
    2d 5h
    $152–1,810

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ecuador to Machu Picchu. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) 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 vehicle from Guayaquil to Machu Picchu via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Lima Javier Prado, Cusco, Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 2d 5h.

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