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How to get fromMexicali to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Mexicali to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MXL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 34m
    $465–2,962

  2. Bus to Tijuana International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TIJ - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 38m
    $415–2,450

  3. Fly from Imperial County Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IPL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 49m
    $439–2,720

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,030.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Mexicali to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tijuana International Airport, walk to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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