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How to get fromSan Jose Airport (SJO) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SJO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 20m
    $295–1,991

  2. Fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane SJO - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 50m

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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Map of how to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Machu Picchu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,061.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 20m

What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from San Jose Airport (SJO) 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 fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), walk to Arequipa Airport, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre de Arequipa, walk to Arequipa, take the bus to Cusco, 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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