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How to get fromAtlantic to Machu Picchuby car, plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Atlantic to Machu Picchu by car, plane, or train

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  1. Drive to Des Moines, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Drive from Atlantic to Des-Moines-Airport-DSMcar car
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane DSM - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h
    $549–3,335

  2. Drive to Omaha, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atlantic to Omaha-Airport-OMAcar car
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane OMA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 11m
    $525–3,230

Des Moines (DSM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$467Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Atlantic, IA, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Atlantic to Machu Picchu. However, you can drive to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM 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 drive to Omaha-Airport-OMA 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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