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

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    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
    19h 49m
    $81–728

  2. Drive  852.3 km

    1. Drive from Ica to Machu Picchucar car 852.3 km
    15h 20m
    $129–185

  3. 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
    13h 29m
    $128–1,770

  4. 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
    $103–1,667

  5. 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 3m
    $203–1,952

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar283Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 881.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 49m

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 Cusco, walk to Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, take the bus to Avenida Ferrocarril, walk to Ollantaytambo, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can drive from Ica to Machu Picchu in around 15h 20m.

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