TRANSPORT
Inside the perimeter of Cusco, the tourist can choose public transportation like buses and minibuses which have a determined itinerary and whose rate is quite inexpensive.
Meanwhile, as far as the taxi is concerned, the fares are negociated before the departure, as these taxis have no meter.

If you are going to Machu Picchu, you should take a direct train to the city of Aguas Calientes, then from there,  take a bus that goes up to the Machu Picchu. The distance between the city of Cusco and the train station of Puente Ruinas in Aguas Calientes is 112 kilometers.

The train is leaving from the Poroy-Cusco station which is 25 minutes from the city of Cusco. There are daily departures and three train services:
If you buy your tickets from a travel agency, they will usually pick you up from your hotel to take you to the station. Then, when you come back from your trip, they will take you back to your accomodation. Your travel agent will give you all the tickets you need for your trip at Machu Picchu.
Continuing, we will descend through the villages of Cachimayo, Izcuchaca then through the Pampa de Anta an extensive cattle area. We will pass through a narrow gorge and then slide into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, to the station of Pachar. We will cross the Urubamba river to get on it´s right bank to reach the station of Ollantaytambo and then go to Puente Ruinas, our final destination.
There are three types of train service: Backpacker train (tourist train), autowagon or Vista Dome and the Hiram Bingham which depart early in the day and return in the afternoon.

Trains Cusco/Poroy – Aguas Calientes – Cusco;

- Backpacker: Designed exclusively for adventurous people who seek confort and safety. The Backpacker´s service has remodeled it´s seats with tapestry with Inca motifs, giving them a more local and indigenous look. It also offers a lot of space for your luggages.

- Vistadome: The quicker and most comfortable way to get to the Machu Picchu. During the ride, you will be able to enjoy delicious sandwiches as well as hot and cold drinks. The wagons have been recently renovated. They are equipped with panoramic Windows that allow you to enjoy a spectacular view and to take great pictures.

- Hiram Bingham: Equipped with 2 wagons of 42 spaces for the passengers, a bar-wagon and a dining wagon to prepare meals. Among the many exquisite details of wagon design are the large and comfortable seats and extra wide tables. Almost 3 meters longer and 30 centimeters wider than the ones in the other trains. These wagons are among the most spacious and comfortable ones in the world. This service inludes: 1 train ticket, 1 brunch, 1 afternoon tea, 1 cocktail & culinary dinner, water, coffee and tee, a tour, including the entrance to Machu Picchu and a two way bus ticket to the ruins.
Those who have traveled by the Sacred Valley road and do not want to waste any time returning to Cusco can also take the train from Machu Picchu to the Ollantaytambo station then take the bus back to Cusco, which is the quickest way to get back to the town.
If you have more time for your trip, another way to travel would be to take the bus to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, as this tour lasts 2 days, following the routes of Santa Maria, Santa Teresa to arrive to the hydroelectric and then take the train o walk your way to Machu Picchu. But doing the way by walking is only recommended during the dry season from the months of May to October.