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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from El Alto to Machu Picchu

Composite routes from El Alto to Machu Picchu

Cheapest
14 h 43 min
Car
853 km.
from $46
Other
6 h 47 min
Plane, Train
598 km.
from $1027.15
17 h 46 min
Bus
598 km.
from $68.39
18 h 44 min
Bus, Train
597 km.
from $81.10
21 h 1 min
Bus, Train
597 km.
from $110.87
27 h 11 min
Bus, Train
597 km.
from $217.61

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transporte Internacional Litoral

Phone:
+591 2 228 1920
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/BusLitoral/
Bus from La Paz Bus Station to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.76

Trans Salvador

Phone:
+56 58 222 8547
Email:
Website:
trans-salvador.com/inicio.php
Bus from La Paz Bus Station to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.00–$51.80

Nuevo Continente Internacional

Phone:
+591 22283843
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/NuevoContinenteSRL
Bus from La Paz Bus Station to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$202.14–$290.57

Real Inka

Phone:
+51993063390
Email:
Website:
realinkacar.com/
Bus from Puno to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$35.37–$214.77

Kanoo Tours

Phone:
+591 7300 7103
Email:
Website:
kanootours.com/
Bus from La Paz to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.17

Rumbo Explora

Phone:
+51 051 630 257
Email:
Website:
titicaca.cruises/en/home/
Bus from La Paz to Puno
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.12

Train operators

PeruRail

Phone:
+51 1625 4848
Email:
Website:
perurail.com/es/
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Aguas
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.48–$1,516.03

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from El Alto International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.17–$391.64

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from El Alto to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from El Alto to Machu Picchu is to bus and drive which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 17h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Alto to Machu Picchu?

The fastest way to get from El Alto to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $184.78 - $1739.13 .

How far is it from El Alto to Machu Picchu?

The distance between El Alto and Machu Picchu is 636 km. The road distance is 847.8 km.

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

The best way to get from El Alto to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and Train + Bus which takes 18h 44m and costs $65.22 - $1413.04 .

How long does it take to get from El Alto to Machu Picchu?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from El Alto to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between El Alto and Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is 1h behind El Alto. It is currently 23:59 in El Alto and 22:59 in Machu Picchu.

Can I drive from El Alto to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between El Alto to Machu Picchu is 848 km. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from El Alto to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 112+ hotels available in Machu Picchu. Prices start at $25.05 per night.
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