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How to get fromLouisville to Machu Picchuby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Louisville to Machu Picchu by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LEX - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 56m
    $438–2,934

  2. Fly from Louisville International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SDF - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 3m
    $367–2,718

  3. Bus to Evansville, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane EVV - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 45m
    $384–2,591

  4. Bus to Covington, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CVG - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 56m
    $427–2,960

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration20h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,115.1 km
  • Duration: 24h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Machu Picchu. However, you can drive to Lexington-Airport-LEX 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 line 02 bus to Louisville International Airport, walk to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 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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