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

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There are 7 ways to get from Paracas to Machu Picchu by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Paracas to Icabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ica to Abancaybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    21h 20m
    $50–143

  2. Drive 881.1 km

    1. Drive from Paracas to Machu Picchucar car 881.1 km
    15h 6m
    $133–192

  3. Bus to Jorge Chávez International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paracas to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    2. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LIM - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    14h 25m
    $171–1,861

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Paracas to Icabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ica to Cuscobus bus Ica
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 34m
    $78–750

  5. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paracas to Icabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ica to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 25m
    $110–1,729

  6. Bus, bus to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paracas to Icabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ica to Ayacuchobus bus
    3. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AYP - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 27m
    $170–1,976

  7. Bus, bus to Francisco Carle Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paracas to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Jaujabus bus
    3. Fly from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JAU - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 4m
    $223–1,957

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar222Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Paracas, Ica, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Paracas to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Ica, take the bus to Abancay, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can drive from Paracas to Machu Picchu in around 15h 6m.

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