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

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

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  1. Fly from Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport, 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
    11h 18m
    $161–1,846

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    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
    $122–1,675

  3. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Trujillo 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
    32h 11m
    $135–1,695

  4. Drive  1,543.9 km

    1. Drive from Trujillo to Machu Picchucar car 1,543.9 km
    24h 42m
    $232–336

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Trujillo to Limabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Abancay to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    3d 15h

  6. Bus to Cajamarca, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trujillo to Cajamarcabus bus
    2. Fly from Cajamarca (CJA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CJA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 6m
    $180–1,913

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

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,117.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 18m

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 bus to Avenida la Rivera, walk 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 a bus from Trujillo 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 32h 11m.

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