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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Nazcaby car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Nazcabus bus Abancay / ...
    16h 55m
    $76–120

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco to Nazcabus bus
    21h 4m
    $72–728

  3. Drive 773 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Nazcacar car 773 km
    14h 34m
    $117–168

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 774.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 55m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Nazca, Ica, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Nazca. However, you can drive to Abancay then take the bus to Nazca. Alternatively, you can drive from Machu Picchu to Nazca in around 14h 34m.

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