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Cusco: Transportation Options

Air Transport

Getting to and from Cusco by air is very easy. Every day there are numerous flight to and from Lima. The vast majority of these flights occur in the morning. Additionally from Cusco there are opportunities to catch a flight to Arequipa, Puerto Maldonado, Ayacucho and other locations within Peru. Additionally there are a small number of flight to La Paz, Bolivia.

Get to the airport early to avoid long check in lines. Enjoy the views when flying to or from Cusco. The mountain scenery is simply amazing!

Once in Cusco a taxi to any destination within the city will be very inexpensive.

Bus Transportation

There is decent bus service to and from Cusco and the surrounding area. It is possible to take a bus to Lima but WE DO NOT recommend this option. The trip is long and the roads are not in the best conditions.

Currently Cusco does not have a central bus terminal. Check with the Spanish school to find out where to catch a particular bus. Buses run from Cusco to destinations in and around Cusco on a regular basis. The fares are cheap.

Train Transportation

In Cusco you will find two different train stations. There is one station located close to Avenida Sol and trains from this location will run to Puno and Arequipa. The train to Puno is very popular. The scenery is great. Puno is also close to the Bolivian border any many travelers will cross over to visit La Paz.

The other station is located next to the main market. This is the station you will use to visit Machu Picchu. The trip takes about 3.5 hours and runs through some beautiful canyons and mountain areas. Check with the school to find out about this train and trips to Machu Picchu. Note: The trains to Machu Picchu all leave early in the morning.

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