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How to get fromSt. Louis to Machu Picchuby plane, train, car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Machu Picchu by plane, train, car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane STL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 11m
    $568–3,318

  2. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane STL - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 32m
    $564–2,376

  3. Fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane STL - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    23h 31m
    $568–2,122

  4. Fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane STL - JUL
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 51m
    $950–3,238

  5. Fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane STL - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 11m

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration17h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$492Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 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 LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP), then drive to Machu Picchu.

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