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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, car, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SEA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 36m
    $308–2,454

  2. Fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane SEA - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    22h 51m
    $413–1,344

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane SEA - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 36m

  4. Fly to Andahuaylas, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Andahuaylas (ANS)plane plane SEA - ANS
    2. Drive from Andahuaylas (ANS) to Machu Picchucar car
    27h 3m
    $323–1,046

  5. Fly to Francisco Carle Airport, taxi, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU)plane plane SEA - JAU
    2. Take the taxi from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Chilcataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Chilca to Andahuaylasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Andahuaylas to Cachorabus bus
    5. Drive from Cachora to Machu Picchucar car
    40h 36m
    $509–1,564

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,532.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 36m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Seattle Airport (SEA) 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 Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) then drive to Machu Picchu.

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