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How to get fromCharleston to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Charleston to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Charleston International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CHS - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h
    $329–2,509

  2. Train to Savannah, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAV - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 16m
    $459–2,939

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,367.7 km
  • Duration: 21h

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, 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 take the line 10 bus to N. Charleston SuperStop on Rivers Ave, take the line 104 bus to North Charleston Transit Center, walk to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Savannah Station, take the taxi to Savannah (SAV) airport, 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.

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