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Cotopaxi, Ecuador → Machu Picchu, Peru

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cotopaxi to Machu Picchu

Composite routes from Cotopaxi to Machu Picchu

Cheapest
42 h 4 min
Car
2803 km.
from $154
Other
12 h 45 min
Plane
1538 km.
from $395.24
2 d 18 h 54 min
Bus, Train
1538 km.
from $206.21
39 h 45 min
1536 km.
from $284.52
14 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
1538 km.
from $377.01
19 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
1538 km.
from $301.30
19 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
1538 km.
from $553.12
40 h 3 min
1538 km.
from $201.63
43 h 31 min
Bus, Train
1538 km.
from $222.28
2 d 10 h 12 min
Bus, Train
1538 km.
from $304.03

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$354.42

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Tumbes to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$481.00

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$949.33
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,075.91
Plane from Tumbes to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$341.76
Plane from Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$291.13–$886.04

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$759.47
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$607.57

Bus operators

CIVA

Phone:
+51 511 418 1111
Email:
contactcenter@civa.com.pe
Website:
civa.com.pe/
Bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancay
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.58–$41.77

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:
$59.49–$101.26

Grupo Palomino

Phone:
+51 6202 333
Email:
marketing@grupopalomino.com.pe
Website:
grupopalomino.com.pe/
Bus from Lima - Luna Pizarro to Abancay
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$45.57

Flores Hermanos

Phone:
+51 1 4800725
Email:
info@floreshnos.pe
Website:
floreshnos.pe/
Bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$39.24

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:
$41.77–$75.95

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Email:
servicioalcliente@lineasdelosandes.com
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 Gran
Ave. Duration:
28h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50

Flota Bolivar

Phone:
+591 69414917
Website:
facebook.com/FlotaBolivar/
Bus from Quevedo to Manta
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.19–$8.23

Transportes Occidentales

Phone:
(+59) 0 2303-4291
Email:
info@ocidentales.ec
Website:
occidentales.ec/
Bus from Latacunga to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.70–$8.86

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
info@cooperativasanta.ec
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Latacunga to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from Latacunga to Huaquillas
Ave. Duration:
8h 42m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$27.85

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
cooploja@loja.telconet.net
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Bus from Latacunga to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.13

Cooperativa Pujilí

Phone:
+593 3 272 3962
Email:
coop.detransportespujili@hotmail.es
Bus from Pujilí to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

Cooperativa de Transporte 14 de Octubre

Phone:
+593-0994236244
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064619754731
Bus from Pujilí to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.40–$3.54

Train operators

PeruRail

Phone:
+51 1625 4848
Email:
reservas@perurail.com
Website:
perurail.com/es/
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Aguas
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$1,518.93

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cotopaxi to Machu Picchu is to bus and drive via Lima which costs $163.04 - $239.13 and takes 40h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotopaxi to Machu Picchu is to drive and fly and Train + Bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $271.74 - $1847.83 .

How far is it from Cotopaxi to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Cotopaxi and Machu Picchu is 1844 km. The road distance is 2746.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cotopaxi to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and Train + Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE) which takes 43h 31m and costs $184.78 - $1521.74 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 45m to get from Cotopaxi to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cotopaxi to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotopaxi to Machu Picchu is 2747 km. It takes approximately 39h 58m to drive from Cotopaxi 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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