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

The cheapest way to get from Machu Picchu to Machala is to taxi and bus via Trujillo which costs $100 - $160 and takes 43h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machu Picchu to Machala is to Bus and Train and fly and bus which takes 13h 51m and costs $170 - $700.

How far is it from Machu Picchu to Machala?

The distance between Machu Picchu and Machala is 1651 km. The road distance is 2294.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Machu Picchu to Machala without a car is to taxi and bus via Trujillo which takes 43h 53m and costs $100 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 13h 51m to get from Machu Picchu to Machala, including transfers.

Can I drive from Machu Picchu to Machala?

Yes, the driving distance between Machu Picchu to Machala is 2295 km. It takes approximately 35h 8m to drive from Machu Picchu to Machala.

Where can I stay near Machala?

There are 63+ hotels available in Machala.

Machu Picchu to Machala - 6 ways to travel via Bus and Train, plane, and bus

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

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

Bus and Train, fly to Tumbes, bus
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 Tumbes (TBP)plane CUZ - TBP
3. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machalabus
13h 51m
$175–690
Taxi, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Abancaytaxi
2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima - Luna Pizarrobus
3. Take the bus from Lima La Victoria to Piurabus
4. Take the bus from Piura to Vela Cruzbus
5. Take the bus from Vela Cruz to Machalabus
2d 5h
$99–167
Taxi, bus, drive
1. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Abancaytaxi
2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima 28 de Juliobus
3. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus
4. Drive from Tumbes to Machalacar
43h 47m
$104–201
Drive 2,294.9 km
1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Machalacar 2,294.9 km
35h 8m
$345–499
Bus and Train, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain
2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane CUZ - GYE
3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Machalataxi
15h 30m
$390–975
Taxi, bus via Trujillo
1. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Abancaytaxi
2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima 28 de Juliobus
3. Take the bus from Lima to Trujillobus
4. Take the bus from Trujillo to Aguas Verdesbus
5. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machalabus
43h 53m
$106–159

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tumbes (TBP) flights

36Weekly Planes

4h 42mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Machu Picchu to Machala.

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Distance: 1,650.9 km
Duration: 13h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Machala. 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 Tumbes (TBP), drive to Huaquillas, then take the bus to Machala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Abancay, take the bus to Lima 28 de Julio, take the bus to Tumbes, then drive to Machala.

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