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How to get fromSan Francisco Airport (SFO) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or car

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

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SFO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 54m
    $586–2,419

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SJC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 10m
    $403–2,759

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

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane OAK - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 12m
    $510–2,435

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane SFO - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    22h 45m
    $481–1,566

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Andahuaylas, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Andahuaylas (ANS)plane plane SFO - ANS
    2. Drive from Andahuaylas (ANS) to Machu Picchucar car
    24h 56m
    $412–978

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration15h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,862 km
  • Duration: 19h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Airport (SFO) 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 shuttle 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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