Getting Around Peru: Routes & Logistics

Step-by-step transport guides for every major Peru route. How to get between Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu — with costs, times, and the best options for most travelers.

Most Important Routes

For most first-time visitors, the key routes to plan are: (1) Lima Airport → Miraflores, (2) Lima → Cusco by flight, (3) Cusco → Ollantaytambo, and (4) Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes by train. Book the train and Machu Picchu tickets early.

Lima Airport to Miraflores

30–60 min

$15–$35 USD

How to get from Jorge Chávez Airport to Miraflores — private transfer, official taxi, or Uber.

Read guide

Lima Airport to Barranco

35–70 min

$20–$40 USD

Getting from the airport to Barranco — slightly further than Miraflores, same transport options.

Read guide

Lima to Cusco: Flight Guide

1.5 hrs (flight)

$50–$200 USD

The only practical way to get from Lima to Cusco is by flight. Here is how to book and what to expect.

Read guide

Cusco to Ollantaytambo

1.5–2 hrs

$3–$30 USD

Colectivo, private taxi, or organized tour — how to get from Cusco to Ollantaytambo.

Read guide

Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes

1.5–2 hrs (train)

$35–$80 USD

The train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes is the standard route to Machu Picchu — book early.

Read guide

Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

25 min (bus)

$12–$24 USD

Official Consettur bus from Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu entrance — or walk up in 1–1.5 hrs.

Read guide

Cusco to Sacred Valley

45 min–2 hrs

$3–$30 USD

How to get from Cusco to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and other Sacred Valley towns.

Read guide