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How to get fromNew York to South Americaby plane, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to South America by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane JFK - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    28h 14m
    $604–1,348

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane EWR - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    28h 27m
    $430–1,357

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Tarija, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane EWR - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    27h 56m
    $480–1,537

  4. Fly Laguardia Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane LGA - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    28h 36m
    $506–1,641

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane PHL - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    29h 47m
    $714–2,429

  6. Fly Westchester County Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane HPN - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    34h 50m
    $572–1,847

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane BWI - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    30h 47m
    $495–2,113

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane EWR - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    35h 54m
    $470–1,487

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,292.9 km
  • Duration: 28h 14m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and South America?

There is no direct connection from New York to South America. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America.

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