What time does the return bus leave from the Amazon Route to Cusco?

Boarding at the official meeting point takes place between 2:40 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Passengers are requested to arrive 20 minutes in advance for digital ticket validation and luggage loading.

What time should I start walking from Aguas Calientes to arrive on time for the bus?

We recommend leaving Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The 10 km walking trail takes approximately 2.5 hours, giving you time to have lunch before boarding.

What time does the bus arrive in Cusco and where does the route end?

The bus arrives in Cusco at approximately 9:00 p.m. (21:00). The final drop-off location is right in the historic city center (Plaza San Francisco or Plaza Regocijo).

Amazon Route Bus Schedule to Cusco: Daily Departures

Check the official itinerary, boarding times, and stops for the return service from the Amazon access point to Ollantaytambo and Cusco. Direct travel in tourist minibuses with free Starlink Wi-Fi on board with Machu Picchu Amazónico.

Itinerario de Tarde

Detailed Return Bus Schedule to Cusco

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Suggested Departure from Aguas Calientes: Recommended time to start the 10 km walk (approx. 2.5 hours) along the Vilcanota River towards the Amazon Route boarding point.

02:40 PM - 02:45 PM | Boarding and Check-in at Meeting Point: Report to the official terminal/station. Our team will validate your digital ticket and store your backpack in the trunk to depart punctually.

03:40 PM - 04:20 PM | Intermediate Stop in Santa Teresa: Short technical layover en route to pick up registered passengers at the Santa Teresa meeting point.

05:00 PM | Rest and Hygiene Stop (Alfamayo): Scheduled 20 to 30-minute break to use restrooms, buy snacks, and rest before starting the ascent towards Abra Málaga.

07:00 PM | First Drop-off in Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley): Quick stop for passengers ending their tour or holding accommodation reservations in Ollantaytambo and the Sacred Valley.

09:00 PM | Final Arrival at Cusco Historic Center: Direct arrival and drop-off right in Cusco city center (Plaza San Francisco / Plaza Regocijo), completing your journey in total safety.