What is the cheapest way to get from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu is to bus and taxi which costs $80 - $180 and takes 40h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu?

The fastest way to get from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $180 - $2,000.

How far is it from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Tarapoto and Machu Picchu is 1038 km. The road distance is 1604.5 km.

How do I travel from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu without a car?

The best way to get from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 40h 39m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu?

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarapoto to Machu Picchu is 1605 km. It takes approximately 26h 6m to drive from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 142+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.

Tarapoto to Machu Picchu - 5 ways to travel via plane, Train + Bus, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, Train + Bus
best
1. Fly from Tarapoto (TPP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane TPP - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
9h 55m
$182–1,923
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Lima 28 de Juliobus
2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus
3. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi
40h 39m
$83–174
Drive 1,604.5 km
1. Drive from Tarapoto to Machu Picchucar 1,604.5 km
26h 6m
$242–349
Bus, Train + Bus
1. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
43h 37m
$132–1,725
Bus, Train + Bus via Lima
1. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Lima - La Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
2d 8h
$151–1,721

Tarapoto (TPP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

53Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,038.4 km
Duration: 9h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Tarapoto to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Tarapoto (TPP) 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 Lima 28 de Julio, take the bus to Abancay, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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