Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, it is a short walk to the bus stop for a 20-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu. If you book a guide, they can meet you at the train station and accompany you to Machu Picchu. If you travel alone, it is easy to find the bus stop (you can ask anyone, even if they don’t speak English, they can point you in the right direction). Walking to Machu Picchu (a 90-minute uphill switchback path) is an option, but taking the bus is recommended.

Related Tour: Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco

Buses run every 15 minutes starting at 5:30 am until 5:30 pm ($24 round trip for adults, $12 round trip for children). There are often lines for the bus, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. Please contact us to book your bus tickets in advance.

To return after your visit, take the bus down the hill, walk to the train station, and take the train back to the Sacred Valley or Cusco. We recommend arranging your transport to your hotel in advance to have it waiting for you at the train station