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There are 3 ways to get from Zacatecas to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Zacatecas International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ZCL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 46m
    $524–3,349

  2. Bus to San Luis Potosí Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zacatecas to San Luis Potosíbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Potosí Airport (SLP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SLP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 9m
    $342–2,622

  3. Bus to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zacatecas to Aguascalientesbus bus
    2. Fly from Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport (AGU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AGU - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 25m

Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration17h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,395 km
  • Duration: 20h 46m

What companies run services between Zacatecas, Mexico and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Zacatecas to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) 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 Aguascalientes, take the taxi to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport (AGU) 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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