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

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, Train + Bus

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    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
    22h 40m
    $317–2,518

  2. 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 32m
    $410–2,679

  3. 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
    25h 25m
    $379–2,598

  4. Train, shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane STS - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 4m
    $368–2,553

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration16h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,896.7 km
  • Duration: 22h 40m

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 Santa Clara Amtrak, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 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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