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How to get fromTucson to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Tucson to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tucson, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TUS - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 39m
    $555–3,015

  2. Bus to Phoenix, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PHX - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 25m
    $400–2,401

Tucson (TUS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration15h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$488Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,689.3 km
  • Duration: 23h 39m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Tucson to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 25 bus to Tucson Intl Airport, walk to Tucson (TUS) 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 bus to Sky Harbor International Airport, walk to Phoenix (PHX) 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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