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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Vilcabambaby train, bus, car or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus and Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Talaverabus bus
    3. Drive from Talavera to Vilcabambacar car
    19h 7m
    $124–436

  2. Drive 546.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Vilcabambacar car 546.1 km
    12h 19m
    $83–119

  3. Shuttle, bus, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Andahuaylasbus bus
    3. Drive from Andahuaylas to Vilcabambacar car
    4d
    $658–685

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Vilcabamba, Ayacucho, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Vilcabamba. 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 Cusco, take the bus to Talavera, then drive to Vilcabamba. Alternatively, you can drive from Machu Picchu to Vilcabamba in around 12h 19m.

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