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How to get fromMachu Picchu to San Diegoby train, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Machu Picchu to San Diego by train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

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    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 55m
    $420–1,475

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

    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 13m
    $433–1,099

  3. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to San Diego 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AYP - SAN
    26h 9m
    $627–2,211

  4. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, 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 41m
    $577–973

  5. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Tijuana 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 Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane AYP - TIJ
    28h 39m
    $560–1,835

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

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Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,446.5 mi
  • Duration: 22h 55m

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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