Bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu

3.6 (15 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Take a comfortable 20-minute bus ride from the town of Machu Picchu Pueblo (also known as the town of Aguas Calientes) through a road that zig zags from the foot of a mountain all the way up to the entrance of the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary. The bus is air-conditioned, eco-friendly and the only authorized method of transportation from the nearest town of Machu Picchu Pueblo to the entrance of the Machu Picchu ruins.

You will receive 2 tickets. One ticket to go up to Machu Picchu and another ticket to return (Round trip tickets).  These are the official bus tickets that will be emailed to you and that you must PRINT and bring with you to skip the long lines at the purchasing booth. As long as you bring your printed tickets, you simply board any bus at any time within their hours of operation.

Options

Bus going down (one way)

Duration: 30 minutes
Bus going down: Bus will take you from entrance of MACHUPICCHU CITADEL to the town of Aguas Calientes/Machupicchu Pueblo (one way down)

Bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu

Duration: 30 minutes
Round Trip: Board the bus from Aguas Calientes/Machupicchu Pueblo to the entrance of MACHUPICCHU CITADEL and back (Round trip)

Bus one-way (going up)

Aguas Calientes to Entrance: Bus from Aguas Calientes/Machupicchu Pueblo to the main entrance of MACHUPICCHU CITADEL (one way only / going up)

What's included

  • You may board any bus returning from Machu Picchu at any time during operating hours
  • Seating guaranteed except for infants. No standing allowed. Everyone must take a seat.
  • Transport by air-conditioned and eco-friendly bus
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel pickup
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Machupicchu Bus Boarding
Avenida Hermanos Ayar S/N
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/UF8o5Z

End point

Departure Point: Machupicchu Bus Boarding
Avenida Hermanos Ayar S/N
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/UF8o5Z

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We will email you the electronic tickets for you to show to board bus
  • You must also provide the following info
  • 1) Firstname and Surname exactly as shown in your passport(s)
  • 2) Date(s) of Birth
  • 3) Passport Number(s)
  • 4) Country that issued passport

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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