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

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There are 4 ways to get from Tucson to Machu Picchu by plane, train, shuttle, car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TUS - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 12m
    $385–2,815

  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 bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PHX - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h
    $480–2,850

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

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane TUS - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    25h 45m
    $525–1,820

  4. Fly Tucson to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane TUS - 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
    32h 50m
    $439–2,068

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration15h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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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.

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