There are two ways to get to Machu Picchu, from a bus for 30 minutes and the other is walking for 1 hour and 30 minutes. In general, We recommend taking the bus service to go up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu Citadel, You must leave your hotel/hostel from 04:30 AM and be at bus station from 04:50 AM (the first bus leaves at 05:20 AM, with the goal to enter Machu Picchu at 06:00 AM).
You should finish your visit to Machu Picchu Citadel between 10:30 to 11:00 AM at the latest, starting the go-down to Puente Ruinas from 11:10 AM (45 - 50 minutes approximately), from there You must walk until to get to Hydroelectric Bus Station. Our mobilities will be waiting for you from 14:00 - 14:30 PM, You will board to the minibus to the Cusco City, arrival time around 21:00 - 21:30 PM. (Service final point: SAN FRANCISCO SQUARE).
Estimated time in Machu Picchu: 3 - 4 hours. (if You enter from 06:00 AM).
Machu Picchu altitude: 2,430 masl (7,927 feet).
Estimated descent time (Machu Picchu - Puente Ruinas): 45 to 50 minutes.
Distance Puente Ruinas - Hidroeléctrica: 8.5 km (5,28 miles).
Estimated flat walking time (Puente Ruinas - Hidroeléctrica): 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Hiking altitude: 1,890 masl (6,200 feet).