{"id":369,"date":"2023-09-08T16:20:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T16:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/?p=369"},"modified":"2023-09-27T16:58:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T16:58:17","slug":"the-trip-by-bus-to-machu-picchu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/the-trip-by-bus-to-machu-picchu","title":{"rendered":"The trip by bus to Machu Picchu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The bus trip to <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intisuntrek.com\/machu-picchu-full-day-tour-machu-picchu-1-day-by-train-machu-picchu\/\">Machu Picchu<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is the last section of the route to get from Cusco to the Inca City . The bus leaves from Aguas Calientes and ends right at the door of the archaeological site. Although it is also possible to climb on foot, the vast majority of tourists choose to travel by bus to visit the Wonder of the World.<\/p>\n<p>The trip by bus covers the route Aguas Calientes \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intisuntrek.com\/cusco-city-tour-sacred-valley-machu-picchu-4d-3n-inti-sun-trek-peru\/\"><strong><em>Machu Picchu<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Aguas Calientes . It runs approximately 9 kilometers in each section. This route can also be done on foot. However, most tourists choose to do it by bus.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-544\" src=\"https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/trip-by-bus-to-machu-picchu.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/trip-by-bus-to-machu-picchu.jpg 950w, https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/trip-by-bus-to-machu-picchu-792x500.jpg 792w, https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/trip-by-bus-to-machu-picchu-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Duration of trip<\/h2>\n<p>The trip takes approximately 30 minutes of climb and another 30 minutes of return. If the tourist climbs on foot it takes between 2 or 3 hours, depending on the physical condition of the visitor.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The departure frequency<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In the early hours of the morning the buses depart every 5 minutes from the Aguas Calientes bus station. From 9 in the morning the buses depart every 10 minutes from Aguas Calientes. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intisuntrek.com\/cusco-city-tour-sacred-valley-machu-picchu-4d-3n-inti-sun-trek-peru\/\"><strong><em>Machu Picchu<\/em><\/strong><\/a> buses leave every 10 minutes for the return trip .<\/p>\n<h2>Recommendations<\/h2>\n<p>The walk from Aguas Calientes to <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intisuntrek.com\/cusco-city-tour-sacred-valley-machu-picchu-4d-3n-inti-sun-trek-peru\/\">Machu Picchu<\/a><\/strong><\/em> is very beautiful but can be tired . So we recommend doing the walk unless you are in the following situations:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children or elderly people:<\/strong> Come with children or elderly people will demand to buy bus tickets to Machu Picchu . The walk can be exhausting. Remember that the best of the Inca City is in the mountains and you will need energy to travel it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical condition:<\/strong> If you think that you will arrive very tired after traveling the climb from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, is better board one of the buses. You will not like to be tired when you enjoy the Inca City.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have reserved the tickets for the mountains of Machu Picchu:<\/strong> The tours of the <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intisuntrek.com\/cusco-city-tour-sacred-valley-machu-picchu-4d-3n-inti-sun-trek-peru\/\">Machu Picchu<\/a><\/strong><\/em> and Huayna Picchu mountains are tired but offer some of the best views of the Inca City. To ascend these peaks, you will need all your energy. Therefore it is advisable to buy bus tickets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-545\" src=\"https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/trip-by-bus-to-machu-picchu-full-day.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/trip-by-bus-to-machu-picchu-full-day.jpg 950w, https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/trip-by-bus-to-machu-picchu-full-day-792x500.jpg 792w, https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/trip-by-bus-to-machu-picchu-full-day-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to visit\u00a0<em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intisuntrek.com\/machu-picchu-full-day-tour-machu-picchu-1-day-by-train-machu-picchu\/\">Machu Picchu.<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0You need to contact us, We are\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intisuntrek.com\/\">Inti Sun Trek<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>a reliable and safe travel agency, with a trained staff that will help you to live an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The bus trip to Machu Picchu is the last section of the route to get from Cusco to the Inca City . The bus leaves from Aguas Calientes and ends right at the door of the archaeological site. 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