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How to get fromSanta Ana to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 3 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
    21h 43m
    $343–2,598

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain 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 47m
    $390–2,548

  3. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ONT - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 58m
    $364–2,659

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,278.9 km
  • Duration: 21h 43m

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 Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, 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.

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