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How to get fromPeru to Machu Picchuby bus, taxi, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Peru to Machu Picchu by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi via San Juan

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    1. Take the bus from San Juan to Abancaybus bus Lima / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    24h 6m
    $48–95

  2. Drive 992 km

    1. Drive from Lima to Machu Picchucar car 992 km
    16h 53m
    $150–216

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lima - Arriola to Abancaybus bus Lima / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    24h 33m
    $48–95

  4. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    28h 6m
    $99–1,649

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 34m
    $75–702

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Peru to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the subway to San Juan, walk to San Juan, take the bus to Abancay, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can drive from Lima to Machu Picchu in around 16h 53m.

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