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How to get fromNew York to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from New York to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JFK - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 18m
    $449–2,283

  2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane EWR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 17m
    $585–2,592

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,170.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 18m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from New York to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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 train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 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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