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

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There are 3 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)plane plane DCA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 40m
    $552–3,222

  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 subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IAD - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 32m
    $387–2,223

  3. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BWI - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 29m
    $387–3,260

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration14h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,965.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 40m

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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