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

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

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  1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CMH - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 2m
    $387–2,818

  2. Bus to Covington, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CVG - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 56m
    $428–2,854

  3. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CLE - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 58m
    $431–2,862

  4. Fly from Rickenbacker International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LCK - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    33h 37m
    $465–2,851

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,195.5 km
  • Duration: 22h 2m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 7 bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 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 bus to Cincinnati, walk to Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, take the bus to Government Square Area B, walk to Government Square Area F, take the bus to CVG Airport Terminal, walk to Covington (CVG) 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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