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How to get fromPhoenix to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PHX - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 30m
    $345–2,315

  2. Fly Phoenix to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane PHX - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    30h 56m
    $340–1,822

  3. Bus to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MXL - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    30h 7m
    $393–2,780

  4. Fly Phoenix to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane PHX - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    24h 15m
    $405–1,420

  5. Fly Phoenix to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane PHX - JUL
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 15m
    $518–2,186

  6. Fly Phoenix to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane PHX - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 5m

Phoenix (PHX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration20h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,849.1 km
  • Duration: 22h 30m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) 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 Calexico Bus Station, drive 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.

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