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There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Machu Picchu by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IAH - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 7m
    $584–2,517

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AUS - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 29m
    $326–2,617

  3. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAT - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 28m
    $329–2,700

  4. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane AUS - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    24h 7m
    $426–1,522

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Hyatt Regency Houston, walk to Travis St @ Dallas St, 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 line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 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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