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How to get fromCharlotte to Machu Picchuby car, plane, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Machu Picchu by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Columbia, fly, Train + Bus

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    1. Drive from Charlotte to Columbia-Airport-CAEcar car
    2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CAE - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 38m
    $303–2,441

  2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CLT - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 17m
    $277–2,417

  3. Bus to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte, NC to Greenville, SCbus bus
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GSP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 38m
    $450–2,918

  4. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GSO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 41m
    $389–2,742

  5. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ATL - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h
    $492–2,316

Columbia (CAE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Machu Picchu. However, you can drive to Columbia-Airport-CAE 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 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 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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