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How to get fromHouston Airport (IAH) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IAH - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 36m
    $551–2,396

  2. Fly to Andahuaylas, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Andahuaylas (ANS)plane plane IAH - ANS
    2. Drive from Andahuaylas (ANS) to Machu Picchucar car
    23h 19m
    $327–1,080

  3. Fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane IAH - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    20h 11m
    $445–1,459

  4. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane IAH - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 17m
    $360–1,784

  5. Fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane IAH - JUL
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 11m
    $501–2,047

  6. Fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane IAH - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 11m

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,566.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 36m

What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Houston Airport (IAH) to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) then drive to Machu Picchu.

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