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How to get fromSouth America to Bora-Boraby car, plane, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from South America to Bora-Bora by car, plane, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Drive to Tarija, fly to Bora Bora Airport

    best
    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane TJA - BOB
    2d 3h
    $1,170–3,001

  2. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)plane plane VVI - HUH
    3. Take the ferry from Fare to Vaitapeferry ferry
    45h 21m
    $927–2,734

  3. Drive to Tarija, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport, ferry

    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane TJA - PPT
    3. Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Vaitapeferry ferry
    2d 8h
    $1,330–3,391

  4. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Bora Bora Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane VVI - BOB
    41h 36m
    $989–3,129

  5. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport, ferry

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane VVI - PPT
    3. Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Vaitapeferry ferry
    47h 16m
    $1,149–3,619

  6. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry, ferry

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane VVI - MOZ
    3. Take the car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Vaitapeferry ferry
    2d 3h
    $1,018–3,029

Tarija (TJA) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration45h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,594.3 km
  • Duration: 2d 3h

What companies run services between South America and Bora-Bora, French Polynesia?

There is no direct connection from South America to Bora-Bora. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Bora Bora Airport (BOB), walk to Motu Mute, then take the ferry to Vaitape. Alternatively, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT), walk to Papeete Airport, take the bus to Papeete, walk to Papeete Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Vaitape.

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