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How to get fromCharlotte to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CLT - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 32m
    $307–2,517

  2. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GSO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 40m
    $385–2,785

  3. Bus to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Servicios Zapata - Spartanburgbus bus
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GSP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 4m
    $383–2,672

  4. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ATL - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 55m
    $764–2,771

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration13h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,632.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 32m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 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 train to High Point, walk to High Point Terminal, take the line 3 bus to Motel 6, take the taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) 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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