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How to get fromLa Rioja to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Rioja to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IRJ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 1m
    $469–2,819

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal La Quiacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Villazón to La Paz Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    5. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 6h
    $123–195

  3. Drive 2,634.3 km

    1. Drive from La Rioja to Machu Picchucar car 2,634.3 km
    37h 30m
    $396–572

  4. Bus, drive via Arica

    1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal de Saltabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus bus
    3. Drive from El Roble / Dr. Amador Neghme to Tacnacar car
    4. Take the bus from Tacna to Nascabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nazca to Abancaybus bus
    6. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 18h
    $184–348

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration15h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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 a bus from Terminal La Rioja to Machu Picchu via Terminal La Quiaca, Villazón, La Paz Bus Terminal, La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, and Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo in around 2d 6h.

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