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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Paracasby taxi, bus, car, train, plane or shuttle

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Abancaytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Icabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ica to Paracasbus bus
    21h 14m
    $50–145

  2. Drive 861.2 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Paracascar car 861.2 km
    13h 47m
    $130–187

  3. Bus and Train, fly to Jorge Chávez International Airport, 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 Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane CUZ - LIM
    3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Paracasbus bus
    14h 35m
    $183–619

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Abancaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Abancay to Nazcabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nasca to Paracasbus bus
    3d 1h

  5. Train, bus

    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 Icabus bus Ica
    4. Take the bus from Ica to Paracasbus bus
    25h 38m
    $79–753

  6. Bus and Train, fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, 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 Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane CUZ - AYP
    3. Take the bus from Ayacucho to Icabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ica to Paracasbus bus
    19h 17m
    $186–738

  7. Bus and Train, fly to Francisco Carle Airport, 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 Francisco Carle Airport (JAU)plane plane CUZ - JAU
    3. Take the bus from Jauja to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Paracasbus bus
    21h 40m
    $237–717

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) flights

Calendar223Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Paracas. However, you can take the taxi to Abancay, take the bus to Ica, then take the bus to Paracas. Alternatively, you can drive from Machu Picchu to Paracas in around 13h 47m.

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