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

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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
    12h 58m
    $214–2,226

  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 43m
    $395–570

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,819.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 58m

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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