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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ecuador to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GYE - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    10h 46m
    $300–2,073

  2. Bus, Train + Bus via Máncora

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Máncorabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Máncora to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 14h
    $169–1,754

  3. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 4h
    $170–1,782

  4. Drive  2,438.5 km

    1. Drive from Guayaquil to Machu Picchucar car 2,438.5 km
    37h
    $367–530

  5. Bus to Tumbes, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Machala to Huaquillasbus bus
    2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TBP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h 58m
    $202–1,845

  6. Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    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 7m
    $240–2,040

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,666.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Ecuador to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Guayaquil-Airport-GYE 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 Plaza Norte, Cusco, Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 2d 4h.

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