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There are 3 ways to get from Manta to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, 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)plane plane MEC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 20m
    $254–2,226

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 8h
    $164–1,787

  3. Drive  2,624.4 km

    1. Drive from Manta to Machu Picchucar car 2,624.4 km
    39h 41m
    $402–580

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,819.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 20m

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 a bus from Manta to Machu Picchu via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Lima Plaza Norte, Cusco, Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 2d 8h.

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