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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 15m
    $313–2,505

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

    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus 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
    26h 14m
    $342–2,585

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration14h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,986.6 km
  • Duration: 22h 15m

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, CO, walk to Weber/Cucharras, 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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