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Seven ways to Travel from Quito to Machu Picchu

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Cheapest
By car (2 868 km)
42 h 19 min
2868 km.
from $157
Other
Plane, Train
12 h 13 min
1582 km.
from $1220.54
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 15 h 48 min
1581 km.
from $210.47
Bus
39 h 23 min
1580 km.
from $314.13
Bus, drive via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
41 h 57 min
1582 km.
from $216.09
Bus, Train (Bus)
44 h 48 min
1581 km.
from $247.48
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 7 h 6 min
1581 km.
from $306.91

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$392.39

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,075.91

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,392.36

Bus operators

CIVA

Phone:
+51 511 418 1111
Email:
Website:
civa.com.pe/
Bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancay
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$43.04

Cruz Del Sur International

Phone:
+51 1 311-5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima
Ave. Duration:
35h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$60.76–$107.59

Grupo Palomino

Phone:
+51 6202 333
Email:
Website:
grupopalomino.com.pe/
Bus from Lima - Luna Pizarro to Abancay
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$46.83

Flores Hermanos

Phone:
+51 1 4800725
Email:
Website:
floreshnos.pe/
Bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

Cruz del Sur

Phone:
+51 1 311 5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
22h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$75.95

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Email:
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Gran
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$151.89
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$55.69
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran
Ave. Duration:
28h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$253.16

Trans Esmeraldas S.A.

Phone:
+593 02 392 2300
Email:
Website:
transesmeraldas.com/
Bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Guayaquil
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.19–$24.05

Transportes Occidentales

Phone:
(+59) 0 2303-4291
Email:
Website:
occidentales.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Babahoyo
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46
Bus from Babahoyo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.44–$8.86

Transportes Ecuador

Phone:
+593 2 2641205
Email:
Website:
transportesecuador.com.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Babahoyo
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.82–$17.09

Panamericana Internacional

Phone:
+593 (2) 2557133
Email:
Website:
panamericana.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$17.72
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Babahoyo
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$21.52

Expreso Baños

Phone:
+593 98 046 7208
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Flota Imbabura

Phone:
+593 95 889 6029
Website:
flotaimbabura.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$16.46

Express Atenas Compañía de Transportes

Phone:
+593 2-300-7007
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064103738896
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$16.46

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:
$69.62–$1,518.93

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Machu Picchu is to bus and Train + Bus which costs $141.30 - $1521.74 and takes 2 days 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Machu Picchu?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 12h 13m and costs $304.35 - $1847.83 .

How far is it from Quito to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Quito and Machu Picchu is 1808 km. The road distance is 2839 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and Train + Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE) which takes 44h 48m and costs $195.65 - $1521.74 .

How long does it take to get from Quito to Machu Picchu?

It takes approximately 12h 13m to get from Quito to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Quito to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Machu Picchu is 2839 km. It takes approximately 41h 4m to drive from Quito 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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