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How to get fromRaleigh to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Raleigh to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham 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
    21h 10m
    $308–2,518

  2. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GSO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 16m
    $419–2,823

  3. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ILM - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 6m
    $336–2,523

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration13h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,679.1 km
  • Duration: 21h 10m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU 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 Greensboro, 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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