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

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There are 4 ways to get from Iquitos to Machu Picchu by plane, train, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IQT - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    10h 47m
    $167–1,819

  2. Taxi, ferry, bus, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Iquitos to Nautataxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Nauta to Yurimaguasferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Yurimaguas to Tarapotobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Lima 28 de Juliobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    6. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 12h
    $342–438

  3. Ferry, bus, Train + Bus via Tarapoto

    1. Take the ferry from Iquitos to Yurimaguasferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Yurimaguas to Tarapotobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    5. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    6d 13h
    $206–1,783

  4. Ferry, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the ferry from Iquitos to Yurimaguasferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Yurimaguas to Lima - La Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    6d 18h
    $193–1,769

Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,219 km
  • Duration: 10h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Iquitos to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Coronel Fap Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) 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 Nauta, take the ferry to Yurimaguas, walk to Yurimaguas, take the bus to Tarapoto, walk to Tarapoto, take the bus to Lima 28 de Julio, take the bus to Abancay, then drive to Machu Picchu.

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