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How to get fromHouston to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Houston to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Train + Bus

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    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
    20h 30m
    $288–2,469

  2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane HOU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 36m
    $506–2,916

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,605.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 30m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Houston to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH 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 line 500 bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 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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