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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lima to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LIM - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    7h 51m
    $122–1,779

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus Lima
    2. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    23h 46m
    $52–97

  3. Drive 992 km

    1. Drive from Lima to Machu Picchucar car 992 km
    16h 53m
    $150–216

  4. Bus, taxi via Lima Javier Prado

    1. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Abancaybus bus Lima
    2. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    23h 56m
    $57–89

  5. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    26h 55m
    $100–1,650

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to 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
    29h 56m
    $89–689

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar221Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lima to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Lima-Airport-LIM 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 Abancay then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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