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How to get fromPunta Cana to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Punta Cana to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PUJ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 45m
    $275–2,000

  2. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SDQ - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 10m
    $445–2,645

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,713.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 45m

What companies run services between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Punta Cana to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the shuttle to Punta Cana Airport, walk to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) 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 shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) 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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