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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane RDU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h
    $305–2,517

  2. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GSO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h
    $377–2,739

  3. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CLT - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 1m
    $311–2,454

  4. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ILM - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 19m
    $334–2,574

  5. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IAD - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 58m
    $378–2,702

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU 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 Greensboro, walk to Greensboro Depot, take the line 2 bus to Coble Transportation Center, take the line 25 bus to PTI Airport Lower-Level Entrance 1, walk to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) 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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