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How to get fromMachu Picchu to San Diegoby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Machu Picchu to San Diego by train or plane

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  1. Bus and Train, fly to San Diego 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CUZ - SAN
    22h 59m
    $340–1,175

  2. Bus and Train, fly to Tijuana 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 Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane CUZ - TIJ
    25h 59m
    $333–1,198

  3. Bus and Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CUZ - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    24h 36m
    $337–998

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration16h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,446.5 mi
  • Duration: 22h 59m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and San Diego, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to San Diego. 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN). 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 Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), walk to Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C., take the bus to San Ysidro, walk to San Ysidro Station, then take the vehicle to Civic Center Station.

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