What is the cheapest way to get from Machu Picchu to Juliaca?

The cheapest way to get from Machu Picchu to Juliaca is to taxi and bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 12h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Machu Picchu to Juliaca?

The fastest way to get from Machu Picchu to Juliaca is to drive which takes 10h 2m and costs $80 - $130.

How far is it from Machu Picchu to Juliaca?

The distance between Machu Picchu and Juliaca is 460 km. The road distance is 557.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Machu Picchu to Juliaca without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 4m and costs $60 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Machu Picchu to Juliaca?

It takes approximately 12h 4m to get from Machu Picchu to Juliaca, including transfers.

Can I drive from Machu Picchu to Juliaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Machu Picchu to Juliaca is 558 km. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Machu Picchu to Juliaca.

Where can I stay near Juliaca?

There are 16+ hotels available in Juliaca.

Machu Picchu to Juliaca - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and Bus and Train

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo
2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre del Cusco
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Cusco to Juliaca
12h 4m
$62–646
Taxi, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo
2. Take the bus from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Terminal Terrestre del Cusco
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Cusco to Juliaca
12h 31m
$30–46
Bus and Train, train, taxi
1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Puno
3. Take the taxi from Puno to Juliaca
17h 52m
$422–5,957
Drive 557.9 km
1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Juliaca557.9 km
10h 2m
$84–122
Bus and Train, fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport
1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco
2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)CUZ - JUL
12h 35m
$185–685
Bus and Train, fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco
2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)CUZ - AQP
3. Take the bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
15h 18m
$137–600
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to CuscoImperial Tour Cusco
2. Take the bus from Cusco Bus Station to JuliacaCusco / ...
3d 17h
$642–646

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) flights

38Weekly Planes

4h 48mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Machu Picchu to Juliaca.

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Distance: 459.8 km
Duration: 12h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Juliaca. However, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ollantaytambo, walk to Avenida Ferrocarril, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, walk to Terminal Terrestre de Cusco, then take the bus to Juliaca. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Puno, then take the taxi to Juliaca.

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