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How to get fromManagua to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Managua to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Managua Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MGA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 40m
    $560–2,210

  2. Bus, bus to Liberia International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LIR - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 7m
    $503–3,226

  3. Bus, shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SJO - CUZ
    5. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 59m
    $698–2,609

  4. Shuttle, shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TNO - CUZ
    5. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 29m

  5. Shuttle, Bus to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to Leónshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from León to El Tuncobus bus
    3. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAL - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 18m
    $784–2,534

Managua Airport (MGA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Managua to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the shuttle to Managua Airport, walk to Managua Airport (MGA) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Rivas, walk to Rivas, take the shuttle to Peñas Blancas, walk to Peñas Blancas, take the shuttle to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to El Erizo, take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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