Machu Picchu & Aguas Calientes Bus Transfer

Travel in comfort to the iconic Inca citadel at a time of your choice with our Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes bus transfer.

Machu Picchu & Aguas Calientes Bus Transfer

With your round-trip ticket, you'll avoid the busy queues of travellers heading to Machu Picchu, departing from the centre of Aguas Calientes.

The bus to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes leaves from Avenida Hermanos Ayar and the trip takes 30 minutes in an air-conditioned vehicle. The route follows the Hiram Bingham Route covering 5 miles (8 kilometres) in a zig-zag pattern.

Skip the lines

Booking this ticket in advance allows you to skip long lines for purchasing transportation tickets in Aguas Calientes, especially in July and August. However, bus boarding lines are still applicable.

Schedule and frequency

The bus transfer operates from 5:30 am to 5 pm, with departures every 10 minutes. Your ticket won't have a set time; you can board the bus at your convenience during operating hours. If you cannot use the ticket on your booked date, it can be utilized the day before or after the reservation date.

Fares

Special fares are available based on travel dates for the following groups:

Peruvian students aged 2 to 17 yearsCusqueniansResidents of Machu PicchuOfficial tour guides

A maximum of two children under 5 years old can travel for free with an adult.