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How to get fromSanto Domingo to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Santo Domingo to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SDQ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 55m
    $385–2,395

  2. Shuttle to Punta Cana International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PUJ - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 35m
    $460–2,560

Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,706.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 55m

What companies run services between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Santo Domingo to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) 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 shuttle to Punta Cana Airport, walk to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) 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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