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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ica to Machu Picchu by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Ica to Abancaybus bus Abancay
    2. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    19h 16m
    $42–88

  2. Drive 854.1 km

    1. Drive from Ica to Machu Picchucar car 854.1 km
    15h 21m
    $129–186

  3. Bus to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ica to Ayacuchobus bus
    2. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AYP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 23m
    $158–1,924

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ica to Cuscobus bus Ica
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 30m
    $71–695

  5. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ica to Cuscobus bus Lima
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    24h 21m
    $104–1,674

  6. Bus to Jorge Chávez International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ica to Limabus bus
    2. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LIM - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    14h 10m
    $144–1,825

  7. Bus, taxi to Francisco Carle Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ica to Huancayobus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Huancayo to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JAU - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 20m
    $268–1,978

Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ica to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Abancay then take the taxi to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can drive from Ica to Machu Picchu in around 15h 21m.

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