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How to get fromMachu Picchu to San Joséby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Machu Picchu to San José by train, plane, bus, or car

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

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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 Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CUZ - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    16h 26m
    $291–557

  2. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly, bus

    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 Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane AYP - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    17h 55m
    $298–1,013

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,165.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 26m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to San José. 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14. Alternatively, you can drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14.

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