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

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

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  1. Car, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeUIO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    13h 17m
    $260–2,070

  2. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Javier Pradobus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    2d 17h
    $170–1,777

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus
    3. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi
    2d 4h
    $181–261

  4. Drive 2,714.7 km

    1. Drive from Quito to Machu Picchucar2,714.7 km
    41h 19m
    $408–590

  5. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    2d 7h
    $221–1,794

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Quito to Machu Picchu. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) 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 Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, take the bus to Lima, walk to Lima 28 de Julio, take the bus to Abancay, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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