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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Ecuadorby train, plane, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Ecuador by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane CUZ - GYE
    13h 6m
    $303–651

  2. Bus and Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2d 11h
    $159–342

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima 28 de Juliobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2d 4h
    $201–275

  4. Drive  2,465.3 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Guayaquilcar car 2,465.3 km
    37h 21m
    $371–536

  5. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Tumbes, bus

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tumbes (TBP)plane plane CUZ - TBP
    3. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machalabus bus
    13h 51m
    $195–405

  6. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane CUZ - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    13h 57m
    $285–630

  7. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)car car
    2. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane AYP - GYE
    15h 1m
    $300–927

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,663.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Ecuador. However, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, walk to Avenida Pardo, take the bus to Cusco Airport, walk to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), then take the taxi to Durán. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machu Picchu to Guayaquil via Abancay, Lima 28 de Julio, Lima, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 2d 4h.

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