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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 8 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

    best
    1. Fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planePUQ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    16h 42m
    $252–2,086

  2. Bus, taxi #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
    4. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus
    5. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi
    5d 15h
    $187–554

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Santa Cruz de la Sierrabus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus
    5. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus
    7. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi
    4d 14h
    $325–534

  4. Drive 5,655.6 km

    1. Drive from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchucar5,655.6 km
    2d 22h
    $850–1,228

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

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal Rodoviariobus
    2. Fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planePNT - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    19h 33m
    $286–2,178

  6. Bus to Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus
    2. Fly from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeRGL - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    27h
    $546–3,147

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

    1. Take the car ferry from Punta Arenas to Porvenircarferry
    2. Fly from Porvenir (WPR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeWPR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    21h 3m
    $347–2,531

  8. Bus, taxi via Bariloche

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Omnibus Barilochebus
    3. Take the bus from Bariloche to Terminal San Borjabus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
    5. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus
    6. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi
    5d 4h
    $431–659

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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