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

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There are 4 ways to get from Salta to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeSLA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    14h 21m
    $297–2,176

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salta to Tarijabus
    2. Take the bus from Tarija to La Pazbus
    3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus
    5. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi
    47h 48m
    $121–220

  3. Drive 2,020.3 km

    1. Drive from Salta to Machu Picchucar2,020.3 km
    30h 35m
    $304–439

  4. Bus to Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Tucumánbus
    2. Fly from Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeTUC - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    19h 59m
    $302–2,453

Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Salta to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Ruta Nac. 51 - Frente Aviacion Civil, walk to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) 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 Tarija, 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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