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How to get fromSan Jose to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Train + Bus

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    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
    22h 11m
    $388–2,718

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SFO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 12m
    $561–2,385

  3. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane OAK - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 56m
    $524–2,577

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,815.7 km
  • Duration: 22h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 60 bus 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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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