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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LAX - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 20m
    $611–2,551

  2. Fly to Andahuaylas, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Andahuaylas (ANS)plane plane LAX - ANS
    2. Drive from Andahuaylas (ANS) to Machu Picchucar car
    25h 3m
    $443–1,028

  3. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane LAX - 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 6m
    $498–1,955

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane LAX - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    20h 25m
    $631–1,708

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane LAX - 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
    25h 55m
    $553–2,175

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane LAX - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 10m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$358Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,327.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 20m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) 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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM), take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Avenida Ferrocarril, walk to Ollantaytambo, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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