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There are 5 ways to get from North Carolina to Machu Picchu by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ILM - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 9m
    $289–2,432

  2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane RDU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 5m
    $288–2,468

  3. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GSO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 58m
    $316–2,451

  4. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane FAY - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 30m
    $311–2,484

  5. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CLT - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 42m
    $307–2,517

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration18h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from North Carolina to Machu Picchu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,476.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 9m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from North Carolina to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 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 taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) 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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