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How to get fromVancouver to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Vancouver to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Vancouver 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
    23h 50m
    $347–2,570

  2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CXH - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    30h 5m
    $415–2,769

  3. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SEA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 27m
    $731–3,023

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: 8,720.8 km
  • Duration: 23h 50m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 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 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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