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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Machu Picchu to Quito

Composite routes from Machu Picchu to Quito

Cheapest
42 h 52 min
Car
2874 km.
from $158
Other
11 h 27 min
Train, Plane
1582 km.
from $738.52
41 h 41 min
Drive, bus via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
1582 km.
from $216.65
39 h 25 min
1580 km.
from $315.26
40 h 34 min
Drive, bus via Babahoyo
1582 km.
from $229.17
2 d 14 h 3 min
Train
1581 km.
from $514.04

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$254.83

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.57–$1,083.02

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.83–$1,401.56

Bus operators

CIVA

Phone:
+51 511 418 1111
Email:
contactcenter@civa.com.pe
Website:
civa.com.pe/
Bus from Abancay to Lima
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$43.32

Cruz Del Sur International

Phone:
+51 1 311-5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
35h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$61.16–$108.30

Grupo Palomino

Phone:
+51 6202 333
Email:
marketing@grupopalomino.com.pe
Website:
grupopalomino.com.pe/
Bus from Abancay to Lima
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.58–$47.14

Cruz del Sur

Phone:
+51 1 311 5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Cusco to Lima
Ave. Duration:
21h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$43.32–$76.45

Cusco Tours

Phone:
+51901557125
Email:
reservas@cuscotoursperu.com
Website:
cuscotoursperu.com/
Bus from Machu Picchu to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
3d 8h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$681.90

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Email:
servicioalcliente@lineasdelosandes.com
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$152.90
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.14–$56.06

Oltursa

Phone:
+51 994 656 518
Email:
atencionalcliente@oltursa.com.pe
Website:
oltursa.pe/?lang=en
Bus from Cusco to Gran
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.76–$44.60

Trans Esmeraldas S.A.

Phone:
+593 02 392 2300
Email:
administrativo@transesmeraldas.com
Website:
transesmeraldas.com/
Bus from Guayaquil to Quito
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$24.21

Transportes Occidentales

Phone:
(+59) 0 2303-4291
Email:
info@ocidentales.ec
Website:
occidentales.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Babahoyo
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.61–$8.92

Transportes Ecuador

Phone:
+593 2 2641205
Email:
secretaria@transportesecuador.com.ec
Website:
transportesecuador.com.ec/
Bus from Babahoyo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.93–$17.20

Panamericana Internacional

Phone:
+593 (2) 2557133
Email:
info@panamericana.ec
Website:
panamericana.ec/
Bus from Babahoyo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.47–$16.56
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.02–$19.11

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
info@cooperativasanta.ec
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$21.66

Flota Imbabura

Phone:
+593 95 889 6029
Website:
flotaimbabura.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$16.56

Express Atenas Compañía de Transportes

Phone:
+593 2-300-7007
Email:
expressatenas@hotmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064103738896
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$16.56

Train operators

Inca Rail

Phone:
+51 84 581860
Email:
consultas@incarail.com
Website:
incarail.com/en/
Train from Machu Picchu to Ave.
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.71–$407.73

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Machu Picchu to Quito is to drive and bus via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe which costs $163.04 - $282.61 and takes 41h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machu Picchu to Quito is to Bus and Train and fly which takes 11h 27m and costs $293.48 - $923.91 .

How far is it from Machu Picchu to Quito?

The distance between Machu Picchu and Quito is 1808 km. The road distance is 2846.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Machu Picchu to Quito without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 5 days 19h and costs $652.17 - $760.87 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 27m to get from Machu Picchu to Quito, including transfers.

Can I drive from Machu Picchu to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Machu Picchu to Quito is 2847 km. It takes approximately 41h 22m to drive from Machu Picchu to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 835+ hotels available in Quito. Prices start at $34.24 per night.
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