How to Travel from
Santiago to Machu Picchu
by Route or Car
Six ways to Travel from Santiago to Machu Picchu
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 095 km)
40 h 56 min
3095 km.
from $170
Other
Plane, Train
11 h 23 min
2264 km.
from $1045.46
Bus
2 d 2 h 8 min
2264 km.
from $223.43
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 7 h 1 min
2264 km.
from $183.29
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 9 h 53 min
2264 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 13 h 3 min
2264 km.
from $201.64
Transport providers
Airlines
JetSMART
Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$496.18
Sky Airline
Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$496.18
LATAM Chile
Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$521.63
Bus operators
Transporte Internacional Litoral
Bus from La Paz Bus Station to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.09
Autotransportes SAMA
Phone:
+591 466-60443
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/p/Autotransporte-SAMA-Santa-Cruz-100063566726303/?locale=es_LA
Bus from Oruro to La
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$26.72
Trans Salvador
Bus from La Paz Bus Station to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$52.16
Nuevo Continente Internacional
Bus from La Paz Bus Station to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$203.56–$292.62
Pullman Bus
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$90.17
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Rodovario
Ave. Duration:
24h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$58.52–$90.17
Buses Norte Grande
Phone:
+56 58 222 8603
Email:
Website:
recorrido.cl/es/bus/buses-norte-grande-pasajes
Bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.90
Peru Runa Travels
Bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.90
Predilecto Tours
Bus from Oruro to La
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
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:
$25.45–$34.35
Turbus
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
28h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.43–$216.28
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Rodovario
Ave. Duration:
24h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.80–$178.12
Andimar
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Rodovario
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.41–$101.78
Ramos Cholele
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
28h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$62.34
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Rodovario
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.26–$55.98
Pluss Chile
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.80–$75.06
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Rodovario
Ave. Duration:
23h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.44–$64.89
Covalle Bus
Phone:
+56 51 221 3127
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.39–$60.60
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Rodovario
Ave. Duration:
22h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.06–$60.60
Buses Horizonte
Phone:
+56 9 5869 8737
Website:
kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/buses-horizonte
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
28h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$89.06
Jet Nort Super Class
Bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Oruro
Ave. Duration:
33h 2m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$83.36
Gentour
Phone:
+56 9 9095 3182
Website:
kupos.cl/es/pasajes/bus/gentour
Bus from Terminal San Borja to Rodovario
Ave. Duration:
23h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.21
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:
$30.61
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:
$24.49
Asociacion Illimani de Transportes
Bus from Oruro to La
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Kanoo Tours
Bus from La Paz to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.25
Train operators
PeruRail
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Aguas
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$1,526.71
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago to Machu Picchu?
The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Machu Picchu is to bus and drive which costs $92.39 - $260.87 and takes 2 days 2h.
What is the fastest way to get from Santiago to Machu Picchu?
The fastest way to get from Santiago to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 11h 23m and costs $195.65 - $1739.13 .
How far is it from Santiago to Machu Picchu?
The distance between Santiago and Machu Picchu is 2338 km. The road distance is 3087.1 km.
How do I travel from Santiago to Machu Picchu without a car?
The best way to get from Santiago to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and Train + Bus via Iquique which takes 2 days 7h and costs $152.17 - $1521.74 .
How long does it take to get from Santiago to Machu Picchu?
It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Santiago to Machu Picchu, including transfers.
What is the time difference between Santiago and Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu is 2h behind Santiago. It is currently 11:35 in Santiago and 09:35 in Machu Picchu.
Can I drive from Santiago to Machu Picchu?
Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Machu Picchu is 3087 km. It takes approximately 39h 49m to drive from Santiago 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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