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How to get fromSan Diego to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from San Diego 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
    19h 45m
    $269–2,303

  2. Fly from Tijuana 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
    23h 5m
    $318–2,538

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

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    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 45m
    $422–2,536

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration16h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,155.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego 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 vehicle to San Ysidro Station, walk to San Ysidro, take the bus to Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C., 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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