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There are 4 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)plane plane LAX - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 25m
    $343–2,428

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAN - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 6m
    $258–2,320

  3. 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)plane plane SJC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 46m
    $370–2,720

  4. Fly from Tijuana International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TIJ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 5m
    $318–2,588

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration12h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from California to Machu Picchu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,351.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 25m

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 LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, 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 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, 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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