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How to get fromAtlanta Airport (ATL) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ATL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 20m
    $706–2,748

  2. Fly to Andahuaylas, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Andahuaylas (ANS)plane plane ATL - ANS
    2. Drive from Andahuaylas (ANS) to Machu Picchucar car
    19h 53m
    $365–1,212

  3. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane ATL - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 16m
    $531–2,096

  4. Fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane ATL - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    20h 10m
    $495–1,636

  5. Fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane ATL - JUL
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 25m
    $548–2,213

  6. Fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane ATL - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 55m

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,526.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 20m

What companies run services between Atlanta Airport (ATL), USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Machu Picchu. However, you can fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can fly to Puerto Maldonado (PEM), take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Avenida Ferrocarril, walk to Ollantaytambo, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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