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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Calcaby train, bus, taxi or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to OllantaytambotrainMachu Picchu
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre de CalcabusAeroexpreso
    4h 40m
    $44–626

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Terminal Terrestre de Ollantaytambotaxi
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ollantaytambo to Terminal Terrestre de CalcabusAeroexpreso
    5h 2m
    $12–26

  3. Drive 191.5 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Calcacar191.5 km
    4h 2m
    $29–42

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Calca, Cusco, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Calca. However, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ollantaytambo, walk to Avenida Ferrocarril, then take the bus to Terminal Terrestre de Calca. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Terminal Terrestre de Ollantaytambo then take the bus to Terminal Terrestre de Calca.

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