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How to get fromSalt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SLC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 40m
    $389–2,740

  2. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane SLC - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 26m
    $448–2,104

  3. Fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane SLC - JUL
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 15m
    $611–2,444

  4. Fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane SLC - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    19h 45m
    $573–1,915

  5. Fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane SLC - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 45m

  6. Fly to Andahuaylas, drive

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Andahuaylas (ANS)plane plane SLC - ANS
    2. Drive from Andahuaylas (ANS) to Machu Picchucar car
    25h 34m
    $420–1,409

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,427.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 40m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) 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 fly to Puerto Maldonado (PEM), take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Avenida Ferrocarril, walk to Ollantaytambo, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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