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How to get fromLos Angeles to South Americaby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to South America by plane, car, train, or bus

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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
    $628–1,723

  2. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SBA - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    39h 51m
    $428–1,178

  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
    30h 46m
    $478–793

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SAN - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    35h 8m
    $460–1,411

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane LAX - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    37h 16m
    $728–2,293

  6. 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
    $478–1,473

  7. Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane PSP - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    37h 55m
    $488–1,491

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration19h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$549Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,947.5 km
  • Duration: 30h 15m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and South America?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles 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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