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How to get fromTalara to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Talara to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport (TYL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TYL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    10h
    $191–1,960

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Talara 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
    47h 32m
    $122–1,697

  3. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Talara to Gran Terminal Terrestre 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
    40h 11m
    $151–1,720

  4. Drive  2,073.5 km

    1. Drive from Talara to Machu Picchucar car 2,073.5 km
    31h 47m
    $312–451

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Talara to El Altobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Máncora to Lima 28 de Juliobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Abancay to Cuscobus bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    4d 4h

  6. Bus to Piura International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Talara to Piurabus bus
    2. Fly from Piura International Airport (PIU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PIU - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 21m
    $179–1,823

Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport (TYL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,542.7 km
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Talara, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Talara to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 Talara to Machu Picchu via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Plaza Norte, Municipalidad Del Rímac, Lima Plaza Norte, Cusco, Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 40h 11m.

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