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

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SEA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    24h 18m
    $681–2,921

  2. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PDX - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 26m
    $435–2,834

  3. Fly King County International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BFI - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 17m
    $508–3,118

  4. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane SEA - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    26h 3m
    $511–1,626

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration16h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,558 km
  • Duration: 24h 18m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 Portland, walk to Rose Quarter TC station, take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) 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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