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How to get fromNew Orleans to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MSY - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 19m
    $347–2,717

  2. Bus, bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PNS - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 41m
    $285–2,416

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration14h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,357.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 19m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 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 Mobile Bus Station, take the bus to Pensacola Airport, walk to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) 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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