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

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

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  1. Car, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane UIO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 11m
    $290–2,030

  2. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 10h
    $169–1,771

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 1h
    $207–277

  4. Drive 2,733.2 km

    1. Drive from Quito to Machu Picchucar car 2,733.2 km
    41h 40m
    $411–594

  5. Bus, Train + Bus

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

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,806.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 11m

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 a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Machu Picchu via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 2d 1h.

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