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How to get fromSacramento to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or subway

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SMF - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 33m
    $317–2,518

  2. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SFO - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 5m
    $297–2,429

  3. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SJC - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 13m
    $352–2,651

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

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane OAK - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 35m
    $511–2,427

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,896.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 33m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 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 Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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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