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How to get fromDenver to Machu Picchuby plane, train or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Denver to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Denver, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane DEN - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 11m
    $685–2,725

  2. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Denver to Colorado Springsbus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane COS - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 22m
    $503–3,174

Denver (DEN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration17h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Denver to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) 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 bus to Colorado Springs, walk to Terminal, take the line 1 bus to Academy/Astrozon, take the line 37 bus to Airport/ Arrivals, walk to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) 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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