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How to get fromDenver to Machu PicchuBy bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Machu Picchu by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    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
    28h 41m
    $382–2,735

  2. Fly Denver to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane DEN - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    34h 4m
    $362–1,783

  3. Fly Denver to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    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 10m
    $485–2,525

  4. Fly Denver to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane DEN - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    24h 18m
    $455–1,530

  5. Fly Denver to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane DEN - JUL
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 54m
    $658–2,147

  6. Fly Denver to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane DEN - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 24m

Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration20h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest 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 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. Alternatively, 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.

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