There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)SEA - CUZ
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
23h 45m$670–3,045Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)SEA - AYP
- Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchu
26h 3m$473–1,537Fly King County International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)BFI - CUZ
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
25h 26m$518–3,018
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Machu Picchu is to fly and drive which costs $470 - $1,600 and takes 26h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 23h 45m and costs $650 - $3,100.
The distance between Seattle and Machu Picchu is 8557 km.
It takes approximately 23h 45m to get from Seattle to Machu Picchu, including transfers.
Machu Picchu is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 4:41 PM in Seattle and 7:41 PM in Machu Picchu.
There are 145+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.
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 line 36 bus to Beacon Ave S & 27th Ave S, walk to King County International Airport (BFI) 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.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Atlanta, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Los Angeles, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
Flights from King County International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Portland, Los Angeles, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport via Atlanta, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport via Los Angeles, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport via Cancun, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,500
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport via Houston, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Los Angeles, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Atlanta, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from King County International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Portland, Los Angeles, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Houston, Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
- Phone
- +51 1625 4848
- reservas@perurail.com
- Website
- perurail.com
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–1,600
- Website
- https://www.perurail.com/
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