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How to get fromSan Diego Airport (SAN) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAN - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 50m
    $329–2,524

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

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TIJ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 14m
    $390–2,443

  3. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LAX - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 18m
    $630–2,675

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane SAN - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    23h 5m
    $478–1,570

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,155.6 km
  • Duration: 21h 50m

What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from San Diego Airport (SAN) 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 take the line 923 bus to Broadway & Front St, walk to Civic Center Station, take the vehicle to San Ysidro Station, walk to San Ysidro, take the bus to Tijuana Airport, walk to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) 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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