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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Machu Picchu by plane, train, subway, or shuttle

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

    best
    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 20m
    $328–2,568

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

    cheapest
    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 7m
    $291–2,385

  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
    23h 2m
    $334–2,577

  4. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MRY - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 5m
    $398–2,675

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,815.7 km
  • Duration: 22h 20m

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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