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How to get fromMinneapolis to South Americaby plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tarija, drive

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane MSP - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    35h 5m
    $862–2,292

  2. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane BRD - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    34h 38m
    $434–1,399

  3. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane MSP - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    28h 55m
    $447–1,522

  4. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane MSP - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    35h 51m
    $752–2,562

  5. Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane DSM - VVI
    4. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    33h 11m
    $503–1,490

  6. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane MSP - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    38h 31m
    $792–2,132

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration25h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$811Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,476.3 km
  • Duration: 35h 5m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and South America?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to South America. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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