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How to get fromAguascalientes to Machu Picchuby plane, train, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Aguascalientes to Machu Picchu by plane, train, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport (AGU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AGU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 45m
    $351–2,722

  2. Bus to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aguascalientes to Guadalajara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GDL - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h
    $271–2,315

  3. Shuttle to San Luis Potosí Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Aguascalientes to San Luis Potosíshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Potosí Airport (SLP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SLP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 34m
    $338–2,715

Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport (AGU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration15h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,272.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 45m

What companies run services between Aguascalientes, Mexico and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Aguascalientes to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport (AGU) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to San Luis Potosí, take the taxi to San Luis Potosí Airport (SLP) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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