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

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Juliaca to Terminal Terrestre de Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    10h 57m
    $64–697

  2. Drive  554.5 km

    1. Drive from Juliaca to Machu Picchucar car 554.5 km
    9h 26m
    $84–121

  3. Fly, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JUL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    11h 35m
    $172–1,914

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Juliaca to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus Cusco / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus Imperial Tour Cusco
    3d 16h
    $641–645

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Juliaca to Terminal Terrestre de Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    11h 48m
    $162–215

Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Juliaca to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Terrestre de 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 Juliaca to Machu Picchu in around 9h 26m.

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