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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Mexico Cityby train, plane, or car

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

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  1. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Benito Juárez International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane CUZ - MEX
    17h 15m
    $9,869–17,169

  2. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Felipe Ángeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)plane plane CUZ - NLU
    21h 35m
    $6,419–16,369

  3. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Benito Juárez International Airport

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)car car
    2. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane AYP - MEX
    20h 25m
    $6,455–22,102

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,528Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,835.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 15m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Mexico City, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Mexico City. However, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, walk to Avenida Pardo, take the bus to Cusco Airport, walk to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) airport, then fly to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, walk to Avenida Pardo, take the bus to Cusco Airport, walk to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) airport, fly to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles AIFA, then take the bus to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte.

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