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How to get fromLos Angeles to Rio Grandeby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Rio Grande by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pelotas, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pelotas (PET)plane plane LAX - PET
    2. Take the bus from Pelotas to Rio Grandebus bus
    22h 18m
    R$3,595–12,151

  2. Fly to Salgado Filho International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)plane plane LAX - POA
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Pelotasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pelotas to Rio Grandebus bus
    25h 54m
    R$2,212–7,258

  3. Fly to Caxias Do Sul Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Caxias Do Sul Airport (CXJ)plane plane LAX - CXJ
    2. Take the bus from Caxias do Sul to Novo Hamburgobus bus
    3. Take the train from Fenac to Rodoviáriatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Pelotasbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pelotas to Rio Grandebus bus
    28h 59m
    R$2,873–9,349

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pelotas (PET) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration21h 43mAverage Duration
TicketR$3,507Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,143.9 km
  • Duration: 22h 18m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Rio Grande, Brazil?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Rio Grande. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Pelotas (PET), take the taxi to Pelotas, then take the bus to Rio Grande. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Caxias Do Sul Airport (CXJ), take the taxi to Caxias do Sul, take the bus to Novo Hamburgo, walk to Fenac, take the train to Rodoviária, walk to Rodoviária de Porto Alegre, take the bus to Pelotas, then take the bus to Rio Grande.

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