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There are 5 ways to get from San Antonio to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAT - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 9m
    $346–2,716

  2. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IAH - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 48m
    $310–2,466

  3. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AUS - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 42m
    $310–2,540

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

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane SAT - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    26h 9m
    $466–1,621

  5. Bus, bus to Victoria Regional Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Victoriabus bus
    3. Fly from Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane VCT - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 3m
    $337–2,502

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration17h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,699.7 km
  • Duration: 22h 9m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from San Antonio to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 7 bus to San Antonio International Airport, walk to San-Antonio-Airport-SAT 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 Downtown Houston, walk to Travis St @ Jefferson St, take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH 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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