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How to get fromWashington to Machu Picchuby plane, train or subway

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There are 2 ways to get from Washington to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeDCA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    18h 51m
    $518–3,321

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeIAD - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    21h 7m
    $327–2,623

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$443Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 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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