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Buses in Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

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The only bus with direct access from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu is the Consettur bus. Learn all the details here.
Consettur Machu Picchu eco-friendly buses provide you with an efficient service. Source: CuscoPeru.com
The eco-friendly buses to Machu Picchu provide you with an efficient service.
Consettur Machu Picchu eco-friendly buses provide you with an efficient service. Source: CuscoPeru.com
The eco-friendly buses to Machu Picchu provide you with an efficient service.

The journey on the Consettur bus to Machu Picchu offers comfort and safety, allowing you to explore the Inca wonder with peace of mind. Its modern fleet and expert drivers ensure a pleasant trip, preserving your energy for the experience in the citadel.

Additionally, by taking this service, you contribute to the sustainability of the site by reducing the environmental footprint. The Consettur bus is the perfect choice to maximize your adventure, enjoy the views without worries, and support the preservation of this invaluable historical heritage.

Bus Fare to Machu Picchu

The concessionaire company responsible for providing this service is CONSETTUR MACHUPICCHU S.A.C. The costs of bus tickets to Machu Picchu vary depending on the nationality, age, and condition of the traveler.

Below is a table with all available prices:

CONSETTUR BUS TICKET ONE-WAY ROUND-TRIP
FOREIGN ADULT US$ 12.00 US$ 24.00
FOREIGN CHILD US$ 7.00 US$ 12.00
NATIONAL ADULT S/. 8.00 S/. 15.00
NATIONAL STUDENT S/. 6.00 S/. 10.00
NATIONAL CHILD S/. 5.00 S/. 8.00
NATIONAL GUIDE S/. 6.00 S/. 12.00
CUSCO RESIDENT S/. 9.50 S/. 19.00
MACHU PICCHU RESIDENT S/. 4.00 S/. 8.00
RESIDENT GUIDE S/. 4.00 S/. 8.00

* We recommend using the bus service from Aguas Calientes if you are visiting Machu Picchu for the first time, to fully enjoy the natural beauty and Inca architecture of the citadel.

Bus Schedule to the Citadel

Buses depart from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu approximately every 15 minutes. Once you purchase your Machu Picchu bus tickets, you can board any bus departing from the bus stop.

  • Ascent to the Sanctuary: from 05:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Descent to Aguas Calientes: from 06:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Where to Buy Bus Tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in two ways:

  • The first is online, through the CONSETTUR website, by filling out a form with your personal information and then making the payment with your credit or debit card.
  • The second way is to purchase in person, presenting your national identity document (DNI) or your passport at the following locations:
    • Aguas Calientes: Av. Hermanos Ayar S/N, before Puente Ruinas.
      • Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • Cusco: Av. Infancia 370
      • Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

These tickets do not need to be reserved in advance and can be purchased on the same day you plan to visit the citadel.

What is the Bus Ride to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes Like?

The bus departs from the town of Aguas Calientes to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, located on the upper part of a mountain covered in vegetation.

The journey is characterized by a steep ascent, full of curves and switchbacks, where you can observe mountains lush with vegetation and the Vilcanota River. After approximately 25 minutes, we arrive at the control gate for entering the citadel.

The descent is easier and takes only between 12 and 15 minutes to return to the station at Av. Hermanos Ayar in Aguas Calientes.

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