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

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There are 5 ways to get from Oruro to Machu Picchu by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oruro to Patacamayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patacamaya to La Pazbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    5. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 48m

  2. Drive 1,048.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oruro to Machu Picchucar car 1,048.3 km
    17h 14m
    $158–228

  3. Fly from Oruro, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Oruro (ORU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ORU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    32h 40m
    $215–2,327

  4. Bus, train via Puno

    1. Take the bus from Oruro to La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Real Inka Carbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Qorikancha to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    5. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 59m
    $269–1,873

  5. Bus, bus to El Alto International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oruro to Patacamayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patacamaya to La Pazbus bus
    3. Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LPB - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    14h 34m

Oruro (ORU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration28h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Oruro, Bolivia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Oruro to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Oruro, take the bus to Patacamaya, take the bus to La Paz, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Avenida Ferrocarril, walk to Ollantaytambo, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can drive from Oruro to Machu Picchu in around 17h 14m.

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