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

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    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
    20h 16m
    $388–2,818

  2. Fly from Midamerica St. Louis Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Midamerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BLV - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    40h 27m
    $350–2,596

  3. Bus to Evansville, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane EVV - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 50m
    $361–2,587

  4. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BMI - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 1m
    $375–2,668

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,258.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 16m

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 bus to Evansville Bus Station, take the taxi to Evansville (EVV) 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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