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How to get fromReagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane DCA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 36m
    $499–3,116

  2. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IAD - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 44m
    $329–2,521

  3. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BWI - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 27m
    $372–3,271

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane DCA - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    21h 1m
    $727–2,439

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Andahuaylas, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Andahuaylas (ANS)plane plane DCA - ANS
    2. Drive from Andahuaylas (ANS) to Machu Picchucar car
    23h 9m
    $537–1,809

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration14h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$424Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,965.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 36m

What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) 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 take the subway to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 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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