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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ecuador to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, 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
    11h 6m
    $290–2,052

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Abancaybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    2d
    $108–236

  3. Drive 2,437.8 km

    1. Drive from Guayaquil to Machu Picchucar car 2,437.8 km
    37h 1m
    $367–530

  4. 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 34m
    $161–1,914

  5. 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 20m
    $260–2,070

  6. Bus, Train + Bus

    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
    $169–1,812

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest 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 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 the taxi to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, take the bus to Lima Javier Prado, walk to Lima Terminal Excluciva, take the bus to Abancay, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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