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How to get fromRichmond to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly from Richmond International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane RIC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 25m
    $365–2,715

  2. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IAD - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 39m
    $345–2,552

  3. Bus to Charlottesville, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CHO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 34m
    $367–2,624

  4. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ORF - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 17m
    $357–2,611

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration24h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,836.6 km
  • Duration: 26h 25m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Richmond to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Ric Airport, walk to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 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 Washington Union Station, walk to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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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