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How to get fromLos Angeles Union Station to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles 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
    19h 55m
    $583–2,578

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BUR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 13m
    $392–2,724

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: 7,351.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 55m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Union Station to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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 train to Burbank Airport - South, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) 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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