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There are 5 ways to get from Louisiana to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MSY - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 40m
    $378–2,687

  2. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LCH - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 22m
    $316–2,478

  3. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LFT - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 37m
    $326–2,528

  4. Fly from Shreveport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SHV - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 26m
    $317–2,470

  5. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BTR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 12m
    $321–2,481

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration14h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,337.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Louisiana 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 take the taxi to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) 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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