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How to get fromManta to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manta to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeMEC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    13h 53m
    $246–2,228
  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Pradobus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Abancaybus
    4. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi
    2d 4h
    $103–235
  3. Drive 2,605.7 km

    1. Drive from Manta to Machu Picchucar2,605.7 km
    39h 25m
    $392–566
  4. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Pradobus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    2d 10h
    $164–1,805

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manta to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) 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 Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, take the bus to Lima Javier Prado, walk to Lima Terminal Excluciva, take the bus to Abancay, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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