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How to get fromKansas City Airport (MCI) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MCI - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 16m
    $445–2,911

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane MCI - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    22h 8m
    $634–2,090

  3. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane MCI - 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
    28h 12m
    $514–2,296

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane MCI - 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
    26h 8m
    $684–2,655

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane MCI - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 51m

  6. Fly to Andahuaylas, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Andahuaylas (ANS)plane plane MCI - ANS
    2. Drive from Andahuaylas (ANS) to Machu Picchucar car
    23h 49m
    $467–1,549

Kansas City (MCI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration16h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,447.7 km
  • Duration: 19h 16m

What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City Airport (MCI) 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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