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

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There are 2 ways to get from Minneapolis to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MSP - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 34m
    $387–2,817

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly, Train + Bus

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    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane RST - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    30h 36m
    $366–2,697

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,968.9 km
  • Duration: 21h 34m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 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 vehicle to Union Depot Station, walk to St. Paul, take the bus to Rochester, take the bus to Rochester, walk to Rochester (RST) 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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