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Originally Posted by
MotownMan
Just took the train from the Tambo to AC last week. We were inside MP at 10:15.[/QUOTE
Just curious, did you take the first train in the morning out of Tambo? I will definitely need to get there on the early side which might mean taxi to Ollantaytambo.
I will probably squeeze in a second day in Cusco.
Yes- first train from Tambo. They have just one out from Urubamba everyday and a return at night. Its scheduled to arrive at 9:30, so you can be at MP by 10:15. We even hunted for a bathroom in AC (and wife needed one up at the entrance to MP as well) and made it by then. You could get up a bit faster if you walk straight to the bus stop (through the market- follow the signs/crowd of people exiting the train) and got on a bus right away.
However, while leaving from the Tambo is convenient, if you don't mind waking up a bit earlier and want to ensure getting to MP early, then the train from Olly could be a good fit. I mean, there isn't a big difference between spending a few minutes in a taxi or in the train car. You'll be on an expedition instead of vistadome. You can read about the difference easily online. The return on Vistadome is certainly worth fitting into your schedule if possible.