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How to get fromRiverside to Machu Picchuby train, plane or bus

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

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LAX - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 22m
    $492–2,442

  2. Fly from Ontario International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ONT - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 7m
    $413–2,927

  3. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAN - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 39m
    $439–2,982

  4. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PSP - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 39m
    $563–3,476

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Riverside to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station LAX FlyAway, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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 Ontario Amtrak, walk to Holt @ Plum, take the line 61 bus to Ontario Airport @ Terminal 2, walk to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 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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