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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Mexicaliby train, plane, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Mexicali by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada 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 General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)plane plane CUZ - MXL
    25h 18m
    $6,263–24,893

  2. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Tijuana International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane CUZ - TIJ
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Mexicalibus bus
    27h 9m
    $5,153–20,353

  3. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport

    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 General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)plane plane AYP - MXL
    28h 33m
    $8,451–30,077

  4. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Imperial County 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 Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane CUZ - IPL
    23h 7m
    $11,613–38,848

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration18h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$4,624Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Mexicali, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Mexicali. 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 General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL), then take the taxi to Mexicali. Alternatively, 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 Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), walk to Tijuana International Airport, then take the bus to Mexicali.

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