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There are 5 ways to get from California to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeLAX - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    20h 3m
    $486–2,828

  2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeTIJ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    23h 28m
    $342–2,665

  3. Fly from San Diego International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeSAN - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    23h 55m
    $428–3,020

  4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeSJC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    22h 31m
    $420–2,920

  5. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeFAT - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    22h 12m
    $476–3,217

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$501Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from California to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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 992 bus to San Diego Int'l Airport & Terminal 1, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 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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