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How to get fromSan Diego to South Americaby plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to South America by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SAN - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    30h 1m
    $425–1,276

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Tarija, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane SAN - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    29h 30m
    $658–1,568

  3. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane TIJ - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    34h 29m
    $514–1,153

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tarija, drive

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane LAX - TJA
    3. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    33h 35m
    $667–1,806

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane LAX - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    34h 6m
    $517–876

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane SAN - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    36h 52m
    $466–1,409

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration18h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,713.8 km
  • Duration: 30h 1m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and South America?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to South America. However, you can fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can fly to Tarija (TJA) then drive to South America.

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