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

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There are 3 ways to get from Iquitos to Machu Picchu by plane, train, car, ferry, bus, or taxi

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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 42m
    $160–1,913

  2. Drive, ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Drive from Iquitos to Nautacar car
    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. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    2d 12h
    $177–282

  3. Ferry, bus, Train + Bus

    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
    $205–1,805

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 drive 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 take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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