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How to get fromVancouver Airport (YVR) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, car, bus, or taxi

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

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

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane YVR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 25m
    $351–2,553

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

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane YVR - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    24h 37m
    $503–1,580

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

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane YVR - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 52m

  4. Fly to Andahuaylas, drive

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Andahuaylas (ANS)plane plane YVR - ANS
    2. Drive from Andahuaylas (ANS) to Machu Picchucar car
    26h 38m
    $371–1,173

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

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU)plane plane YVR - 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 40m
    $637–1,936

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration18h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,706.2 km
  • Duration: 21h 25m

What companies run services between Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Airport (YVR) 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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