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

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to South America by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane AUS - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    34h 46m
    $441–1,492

  2. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane IAH - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    31h 24m
    $364–1,164

  3. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane AUS - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    28h 7m
    $366–1,222

  4. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SAT - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    29h 45m
    $450–1,544

  5. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane HOU - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    33h 16m
    $513–1,361

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane AUS - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    35h 12m
    $421–1,432

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tarija (TJA) flights

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Duration23h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,293.6 km
  • Duration: 34h 46m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and South America?

There is no direct connection from Austin to South America. However, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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