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How to get fromHawaiʻi Island to Machu Picchuby bus, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hawaiʻi Island to Machu Picchu by bus, plane, train, or taxi

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane KOA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    32h

  2. Taxi to Hilo International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Hilo-Airport-ITOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ITO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    30h 6m
    $613–3,189

  3. Taxi to Waimea-Kohala Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MUE - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    44h 18m
    $639–3,285

  4. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane KOA - AQP
    3. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    45h 20m

Kona International Airport (KOA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration25h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$568Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Hawaiʻi Island to Machu Picchu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,206.3 km
  • Duration: 32h

What companies run services between Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Hawaiʻi Island to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, take the bus to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, walk to Kona International Airport (KOA) 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 taxi to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) 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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