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How to get fromMontreal to South Americaby plane, car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Tarija, drive

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane YUL - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    35h 1m
    $453–1,513

  2. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane YUL - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    31h 17m
    $643–3,433

  3. Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane YOW - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    35h 49m
    $554–1,505

  4. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane YUL - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    35h 40m
    $823–1,783

  5. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane YUL - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    37h 48m
    $463–1,463

  6. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane BTV - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    35h 37m
    $546–1,759

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Tarija (TJA) flights

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Duration25h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,061 km
  • Duration: 35h 1m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and South America?

There is no direct connection from Montreal to South America. However, you can take the line 747 bus to YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau, walk to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the line 747 bus to YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau, walk to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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