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How to get fromSan Juan to South Americaby plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Juan to South America by plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane SJU - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    28h 15m
    $365–1,085

  2. Drive to Eugenio María De Hostos Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Juan to Eugenio María De Hostos Airport (MAZ)car car
    2. Fly from Eugenio María De Hostos Airport (MAZ) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane MAZ - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    26h 37m
    $297–855

  3. Fly Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SJU - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    25h 1m
    $335–905

  4. Fly Isla Grande Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Isla Grande Airport (SIG) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SIG - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    27h 1m
    $339–1,029

  5. Shuttle to José Aponte De La Torre Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan Airport to Fajardo, Puerto Ricoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from José Aponte De La Torre Airport (NRR) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane NRR - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    29h 33m
    $476–1,238

  6. Fly Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane SJU - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    31h 37m
    $365–1,035

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration18h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,999.1 km
  • Duration: 28h 15m

What companies run services between San Juan, Puerto Rico and South America?

There is no direct connection from San Juan to South America. However, you can take the shuttle to San Juan Airport, walk to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to San Juan Airport, walk to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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