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How to get fromUnited States to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from United States to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IAH - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 19m
    $288–2,469

  2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JFK - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 34m
    $397–2,527

  3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane EWR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 24m
    $340–2,547

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LAX - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 25m
    $353–2,428

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,605.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 19m

What companies run services between United States and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from United States to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH 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 subway to Howard Beach-JFK Airport, walk to Howard Beach, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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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