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How to get fromCusco to Californiaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cusco to California by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane CUZ - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Iberiabus bus
    4h 27m
    $73–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus bus Cusco
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Iberiabus bus Puerto Maldonado
    12h 27m
    $36–63

  3. Bus via Puerto Maldonado

    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus bus Cusco
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Iberiabus bus Puerto Maldonado
    12h 4m
    $57–73

  4. Drive 645.2 km

    1. Drive from Cusco to Californiacar car 645.2 km
    16h 13m
    $97–141

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Assis Brasilbus bus Rio de Janeiro
    2. Drive from Assis Brasil to Californiacar car
    17h 48m
    $78–115

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and California, Madre de Dios, Peru?

You can take a bus from Cusco to California via Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado, and Iberia in around 12h 4m.

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