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

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There are 8 ways to get from Talca to Machu Picchu by train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Talca to Estacion Central Alamedatrain train
    2. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SCL - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 27m
    $214–2,105

  2. Train, bus, drive, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Talca to Estacion Central Alamedatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus bus
    3. Drive from El Roble / Dr. Amador Neghme to Tacnacar car
    4. Take the bus from Tacna to Nascabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nazca to Abancaybus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    2d 19h
    $130–276

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Orurobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oruro to La Pazbus bus
    4. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    2d 17h
    $152–198

  4. Drive 3,276.2 km

    1. Drive from Talca to Machu Picchucar car 3,276.2 km
    43h 41m
    $493–712

  5. Bus to Carriel Sur International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Talca to Concepciónbus bus
    2. Fly from Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CCP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 26m
    $251–2,286

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Talca to Estacion Central Alamedatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    3d 8h
    $270–375

  7. Train, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Talca to Estacion Central Alamedatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    3d 11h
    $311–1,915

  8. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Lorenzo Varoli to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    3d 15h
    $217–1,878

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Talca, Chile and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Talca to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to Estacion Central Alameda, walk to Terminal San Borja, take the shuttle to Santiago Airport, walk to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) 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 Sur de Santiago, walk to Terminal Alameda - Turbus, take the bus to Oruro, 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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