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How to get fromCalifornia to South Americaby plane or car

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There are 8 ways to get from California to South America by plane or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane LAX - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    30h 15m
    $478–1,523

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SFO - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    31h 32m
    $431–1,343

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane LAX - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    29h 50m
    $478–793

  4. Fly San Diego International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SAN - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    32h 22m
    $442–1,335

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Tarija, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane SAN - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    31h 52m
    $672–1,715

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SJC - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    34h 46m
    $466–1,436

  7. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane TIJ - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    33h 44m
    $504–1,153

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane LAX - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    35h 52m
    $488–1,473

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration19h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,947.5 km
  • Duration: 30h 15m

What companies run services between California, USA and South America?

There is no direct connection from California to South America. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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