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

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

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  1. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to San Francisco 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 Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CUZ - SFO
    22h 38m
    $549–937
  2. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CUZ - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    24h 38m
    $452–1,490
  3. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Oakland 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 Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CUZ - OAK
    23h 3m
    $465–1,583
  4. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to San Francisco 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 Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AYP - SFO
    26h 13m
    $466–1,523
  5. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AYP - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    26h 54m
    $739–2,426

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration16h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to San Francisco. 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, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to 16th Street / Mission. 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the line 60 bus to Santa Clara Transit Center, walk to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound.

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