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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TRU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    9h 58m
    $152–1,893

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trujillo to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    34h 25m
    $84–143

  3. Drive 1,543.2 km

    1. Drive from Trujillo to Machu Picchucar car 1,543.2 km
    24h 44m
    $232–335

  4. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trujillo 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
    36h 55m
    $124–1,676

  5. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Trujillo to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    41h 3m
    $137–1,728

Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Trujillo to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) 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 Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, take the bus to Lima, walk to Lima 28 de Julio, take the bus to Abancay, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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