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How to get fromMachu Picchu to La Pazby train, plane, bus, car or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Machu Picchu to La Paz by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)planeCUZ - LPB
    9h 30m
    $240–715

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambotrain
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus
    19h 4m
    $74–978

  3. Drive 837.7 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to La Pazcar837.7 km
    14h 53m
    $126–182

  4. Tour, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Punoshuttle
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to La Pazshuttle
    2d 22h

  5. Bus and Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , CuscotrainMachu Picchu
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to La PazbusCusco
    19h 24m
    $101–386

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and La Paz, Bolivia?

You can take a shuttle from Machu Picchu to La Paz via Cusco, Puno, and Puno in around 2d 22h.

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