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How to get fromKansas City to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Kansas City to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Kansas City, Train + Bus

    best
    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
    21h 37m
    $405–2,915

  2. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SGF - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 6m
    $367–2,599

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration14h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,484.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 37m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 229 bus to Kci Airport Terminal C, walk to Kansas City (MCI) 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 bus to Springfield, take the taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 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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