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How to get fromSan José to Machu Picchuby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from San José to Machu Picchu by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SJO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 49m
    $296–1,997

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane XQP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 22m
    $298–2,334

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,152 km
  • Duration: 16h 49m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from San José to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO 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 drive to Quepos-Airport-XQP 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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