Rome2Rio

How to get fromHumahuaca to Machu Picchuby bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Machu Picchu

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Humahuaca to Machu Picchu by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Humahuaca to Terminal de Saltabus bus
    2. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SLA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 27m
    $370–2,387

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Humahuaca to Terminal La Quiacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Villazón to La Paz Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    5. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    38h 40m
    $82–126

  3. Drive 1,800.3 km

    1. Drive from Humahuaca to Machu Picchucar car 1,800.3 km
    27h 27m
    $271–391

  4. Bus, Tour, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Humahuaca to Terminal La Quiacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Villazón to La Pazbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Paz to Punoshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    3d 21h

  5. Bus, bus to Tarija, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Humahuaca to Terminal La Quiacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Villazón to Tarijabus bus
    3. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TJA - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 46m
    $458–2,234

Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Humahuaca to Machu Picchu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,812.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 27m

What companies run services between Humahuaca, Argentina and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Humahuaca to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Terminal de Salta, walk to Cornlejo Saravia- Entre Av. H. Yrigoyen y M. Boedo, take the bus to Ruta Nac. 51 - Frente Aviacion Civil, walk to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) 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 Humahuaca to Machu Picchu via Terminal La Quiaca, Villazón, La Paz Bus Terminal, La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, and Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo in around 38h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, Need to know: Jadrolinija, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.