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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Costa Ricaby train, plane, or car

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

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  1. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CUZ - SJO
    15h 14m
    $291–557

  2. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)car car
    2. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane AYP - SJO
    16h 43m
    $288–1,013

  3. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Limón International Airport

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane CUZ - LIO
    23h 3m
    $302–940

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,066.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Costa Rica. However, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, walk to Avenida Pardo, take the bus to Cusco Airport, walk to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, then take the line 200 bus to 100 m sur De La Agonía. Alternatively, you can drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, then take the line 200 bus to 100 m sur De La Agonía.

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