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How to get fromRaleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or car

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

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    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
    17h 40m
    $324–2,535

  2. Fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane RDU - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    20h
    $467–1,580

  3. Fly to Andahuaylas, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Andahuaylas (ANS)plane plane RDU - ANS
    2. Drive from Andahuaylas (ANS) to Machu Picchucar car
    23h 8m
    $339–1,152

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Machu Picchu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,657.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 40m

What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) then drive to Machu Picchu.

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