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How to get fromKnoxville to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Knoxville to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TYS - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 46m
    $392–2,682

  2. Drive to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Knoxville to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)car car
    2. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CHA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 46m
    $304–2,492

  3. Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Drive from Knoxville to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar car
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AVL - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 27m
    $307–2,497

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration20h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,767 km
  • Duration: 22h 46m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Knoxville to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) 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 drive to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) 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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