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How to get fromPunta Arenas to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PUQ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 37m
    $300–2,021

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Barria to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Santa Cruz de la Sierrabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus bus
    5. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    7. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    4d 12h
    $478–735

  3. Drive  5,650.9 km

    1. Drive from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchucar car 5,650.9 km
    2d 22h
    $850–1,227

  4. Bus to Puerto Natales, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal Rodoviariobus bus
    2. Fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PNT - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 21m
    $308–2,279

  5. Car ferry to Porvenir, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the carferry from Punta Arenas to Porvenircarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Porvenir (WPR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane WPR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 3m
    $307–2,337

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Barria to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Tacnabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tacna to Nascabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nazca Bus Station to Abancay Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Drive from Abancay Bus Station to Machu Picchucar car
    4d 21h
    $385–630

Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,526.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 37m

What companies run services between Punta Arenas, Chile and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the shuttle to Punta Arenas Airport, walk to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) 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 the bus to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, take the bus to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1, take the bus to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, take the bus to La Paz, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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