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How to get fromSan Juan to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from San Juan to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SJU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 47m
    $270–2,290

  2. Fly from Isla Grande Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Isla Grande Airport (SIG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SIG - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 20m
    $377–2,654

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration15h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,743.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 47m

What companies run services between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from San Juan to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the shuttle to San Juan Airport, walk to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) 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 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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