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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Central Americaby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Central America by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Monterrey International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane SDU - MTY
    2. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses de Monterrey to General Teránbus bus
    20h 5m
    $5,442–17,981

  2. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Monterrey International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane GIG - MTY
    2. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses de Monterrey to General Teránbus bus
    19h 31m
    $5,027–17,452

  3. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane GIG - MFE
    2. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses de Reynosa to General Teránbus bus
    21h 15m
    $8,499–28,774

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration17h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$5,128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,315.2 km
  • Duration: 20h 5m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Central America, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Central America. However, you can fly to Monterrey International Airport (MTY), walk to Monterrey Airport, take the bus to Monterrey Bus Station, take the bus to General Terán, then take the taxi to Central America. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Monterrey International Airport (MTY), walk to Monterrey Airport, take the bus to Monterrey Bus Station, take the bus to General Terán, then take the taxi to Central America.

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