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Santiago to Machu Picchu

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Santiago, Peru → Machu Picchu, Peru

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santiago to Machu Picchu

Composite routes from Santiago to Machu Picchu

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Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$152.90

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.97–$165.64
Plane from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.67–$293.05
Plane from Francisco Carle Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.95–$165.64

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$178.38
Plane from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$509.66
Plane from Francisco Carle Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.71–$484.18

Bus operators

CIVA

Phone:
+51 511 418 1111
Website:
civa.com.pe/
Bus from Ica to Abancay
Ave. Duration:
11h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$38.22

Grupo Palomino

Phone:
+51 6202 333
Website:
grupopalomino.com.pe/
Bus from Ica to Ayacucho
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$47.14

Oropesa Tours

Phone:
+51 999 959 681
Website:
oropesa.pe/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGzCOZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQHpZL3JBOLPNoxtU0GcLh-rOMpW1d5SdiyujmLelgSnlt2IlbOX1v1tuQ_aem_rTkOLOLG6Zew4HOVNrl7Sw
Bus from Ica to Ayacucho
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.86

Flores Hermanos

Phone:
+51 1 4800725
Website:
floreshnos.pe/
Bus from Ica to Lima
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.02–$28.03

Orobus (Ccorybus)

Phone:
+51 965 000 353
Website:
facebook.com/Ccorybus/
Bus from Ica to Huancayo
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.58

Cruz del Sur

Phone:
+51 1 311 5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Ica to Abancay
Ave. Duration:
12h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$62.43
Bus from Ica to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.13–$63.71

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:
$70.08–$1,528.98

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 $53.26 - $108.70 and takes 17h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Machu Picchu is to bus and fly and Train + Bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $141.30 - $1521.74 .

How far is it from Santiago to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Santiago and Machu Picchu is 811 km. The road distance is 779.8 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 which takes 23h 17m and costs $92.39 - $1413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 17h 14m to get from Santiago to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santiago to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Machu Picchu is 780 km. It takes approximately 14h 1m 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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