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How to get fromTapachula to Machu Picchuby plane, train or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Tapachula to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TAP - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 53m
    $453–3,036

  2. Shuttle to La Aurora International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemalashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GUA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 17m
    $311–2,211

Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration18h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Tapachula to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 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 shuttle to Antigua Guatemala, take the shuttle to Guatemala City Airport, walk to Plaza Argentina, take the line 13 bus to Los Arcos, walk to Guatemala-City-Airport-GUA 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.

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