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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Rica to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SJO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 6m
    $300–1,988

  2. Fly from Limón International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LIO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 16m
    $326–2,428

  3. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane XQP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 48m
    $432–2,526

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,065.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 6m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 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 taxi to Limon-Airport-LIO 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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