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How to get fromAdelaide to South Americaby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to South America by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Adelaide Airport to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane ADL - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    2d 23h
    $618–1,603

  2. Bus to Whyalla Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Whyallabus bus
    2. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane WYA - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 9h
    $541–1,409

  3. Fly Adelaide Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane ADL - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    40h 38m
    $543–1,333

  4. Fly Adelaide Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane ADL - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    2d 12h
    $1,223–3,183

  5. Fly Adelaide Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane ADL - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    2d 3h
    $903–2,363

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$551Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,811.3 km
  • Duration: 2d 23h

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and South America?

There is no direct connection from Adelaide to South America. However, you can take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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