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How to get fromSanta Ana to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SNA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 3m
    $382–2,747

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    20h 59m
    $494–2,839

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAN - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 35m
    $472–3,046

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ONT - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 12m
    $437–3,032

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration19h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Santa Ana to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA 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 L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, take the bus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 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.

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