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How to get fromCosta Rica to Machu Picchuby plane, train or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Rica to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeSJO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    15h 4m
    $256–2,087

  2. Fly from Limón International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeLIO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    14h 41m
    $265–2,277

  3. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeXQP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    16h 7m
    $367–2,409

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 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 taxi to Limon-Airport-LIO 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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