What is the cheapest way to get from La Rioja to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from La Rioja to Machu Picchu is to bus and taxi via Ica which costs $140 - $320 and takes 2 days 23h.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rioja to Machu Picchu?

The fastest way to get from La Rioja to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 19h 11m and costs $440 - $2,900.

How far is it from La Rioja to Machu Picchu?

The distance between La Rioja and Machu Picchu is 1962 km. The road distance is 2637.2 km.

How do I travel from La Rioja to Machu Picchu without a car?

The best way to get from La Rioja to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2 days 9h and costs .

How long does it take to get from La Rioja to Machu Picchu?

It takes approximately 19h 11m to get from La Rioja to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between La Rioja and Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is 2h behind La Rioja. It is currently 4:07 PM in La Rioja and 2:07 PM in Machu Picchu.

Can I drive from La Rioja to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rioja to Machu Picchu is 2637 km. It takes approximately 37h 28m to drive from La Rioja to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 145+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.

La Rioja to Machu Picchu - 5 ways to travel via plane, Train + Bus, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport, Train + Bus
best
1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)IRJ - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
19h 11m
$449–2,820
Bus, taxi via Ica
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal de Salta
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional Arica to Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría
4. Take the bus from Tacna to Ica
5. Take the bus from Ica to Abancay
6. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchu
2d 23h
$149–313
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal La Quiaca
2. Take the bus from Villazón to La Paz
3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cusco
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo
5. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu
2d 9h
Drive 2,637.2 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to Machu Picchu2,637.2 km
37h 28m
$397–573
Bus to Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo International Airport, fly, Train + Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal de Tucumán
2. Fly from Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)TUC - CUZ
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
20h 54m
$307–2,459

Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

10Weekly Planes

13h 57mAverage Duration

$371Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Rioja to Machu Picchu.

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Distance: 1,961.8 km
Duration: 19h 11m

What companies run services between La Rioja, Argentina and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from La Rioja to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) 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 bus to Terminal La Quiaca, walk to Villazón, take the bus to La Paz, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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