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How to Travel from

La Serena to Machu Picchu

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Transport providers

Airlines

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from La Florida Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
10h 37m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$368.96

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from La Florida Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$381.68

Bus operators

Transporte Internacional Litoral

Phone:
+591 2 228 1920
Website:
facebook.com/BusLitoral/
Bus from La Paz Bus Station to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.66

Trans Salvador

Phone:
+56 58 222 8547
Website:
trans-salvador.com/inicio.php
Bus from La Paz Bus Station to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.90–$50.89

Nuevo Continente Internacional

Phone:
+591 22283843
Website:
facebook.com/NuevoContinenteSRL
Bus from La Paz Bus Station to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$203.56–$279.90

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.43–$85.93
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Rodovario
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$64.03

Buses Norte Grande

Phone:
+56 58 222 8603
Website:
recorrido.cl/es/bus/buses-norte-grande-pasajes
Bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.75

Peru Runa Travels

Phone:
+56 975 370 786
Website:
perurunatravel.com/en/
Bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.75

Flores Hermanos

Phone:
+51 1 4800725
Website:
floreshnos.pe/
Bus from Tacna to Arequipa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.63–$27.99

Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza

Phone:
+51 051 602 943
Website:
facebook.com/SanMartinNobleza/
Bus from Tacna Bus Station to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$33.08

Turbus

Phone:
+56 22 822 7500
Website:
turbus.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$165.39
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Rodovario
Ave. Duration:
17h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$127.23

Pullman San Andrés

Website:
pullmansanandres.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
23h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$67.67
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Rodovario
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$54.30

Ramos Cholele

Phone:
+56 57 226 9210
Website:
busesramoscholele.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
23h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$58.52
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Rodovario
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.53–$47.07

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
22h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$58.52
Bus from Terminal de Buses La Serena to Rodovario
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.26–$49.62

Bus Fer

Phone:
+59 17 249 7088
Website:
facebook.com/Empresa-de-pasajeros-BUS-FER-469662316556144/
Bus from Iquique to La
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.62

Pullman Bus Santiagonor

Phone:
+56 9 20934179 / 9 56361366 / 9 77004312
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563291444177
Bus from Iquique to La
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.70
Bus from Arica to El
Ave. Duration:
10h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.70

Andoriña Tours

Phone:
+51 993 585 217
Bus from Arequipa to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.31

Kanoo Tours

Phone:
+591 7300 7103
Website:
kanootours.com/
Bus from La Paz to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.87

Hallpa

Website:
hallpa.pe/
Bus from Tacna to Arequipa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.27

Train operators

PeruRail

Phone:
+51 1625 4848
Website:
perurail.com/es/
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Aguas
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$1,526.71

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from La Serena to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from La Serena to Machu Picchu is to bus and drive which costs $81.52 - $217.39 and takes 43h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Serena to Machu Picchu?

The fastest way to get from La Serena to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 11h 23m and costs $163.04 - $1739.13 .

How far is it from La Serena to Machu Picchu?

The distance between La Serena and Machu Picchu is 1942 km. The road distance is 2615.3 km.

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

The best way to get from La Serena to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and Train + Bus via Arequipa which takes 41h 35m and costs $119.57 - $1521.74 .

How long does it take to get from La Serena to Machu Picchu?

It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from La Serena to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between La Serena and Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is 2h behind La Serena. It is currently 06:28 in La Serena and 04:28 in Machu Picchu.

Can I drive from La Serena to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between La Serena to Machu Picchu is 2615 km. It takes approximately 35h 17m to drive from La Serena to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 119+ hotels available in Machu Picchu. Prices start at $24.27 per night.
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