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How to get fromSanta Monica to Punta del Esteby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica to Punta del Este by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Carrasco International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane LAX - MVD
    2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    20h 14m
    $320–1,115

  2. Fly to Punta Del Este Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP)plane plane LAX - PDP
    22h 55m
    $503–1,907

  3. Fly to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, Bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP)plane plane LAX - AEP
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Madero to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    24h 19m
    $567–1,385

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration17h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Punta del Este.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,165.1 km
  • Duration: 20h 14m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Punta del Este, Uruguay?

LATAM Chile, Azul, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP) twice daily.

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