Rome2Rio

How to get fromTucson to Machu Picchuby plane, train, shuttle or car

Find Transport to Machu Picchu

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Tucson to Machu Picchu by plane, train, shuttle, 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.

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

    best
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeTUS - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    22h 48m
    $425–3,015

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planePHX - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    23h 20m
    $490–2,850

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

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)planeTUS - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar
    24h 47m
    $495–1,820

Tucson (TUS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Tucson to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 25 bus to Tucson Intl Airport, walk to Tucson (TUS) 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 shuttle to Sky Harbor International Airport, walk to Phoenix (PHX) 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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Peru

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Tucson

Trips to Machu Picchu

Popular routes