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

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

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  1. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly, car

    best
    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 Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane CUZ - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    14h 15m
    $275–620

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima Terminal Exclucivabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2d 12h
    $139–220

  3. Drive  2,764.5 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Quitocar car 2,764.5 km
    41h 57m
    $418–604

  4. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly, car

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)car car
    2. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane AYP - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    13h 45m
    $312–887

  5. Bus and Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2d 17h
    $157–327

  6. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Andahuaylasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Andahuaylas to Limabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    4d 20h

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,807 km
  • Duration: 14h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Quito. 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 Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machu Picchu to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Abancay, Lima Terminal Excluciva, and Lima Javier Prado in around 2d 12h.

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