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How to get fromSouth America to Californiaby car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from South America to California by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Tarija, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TJA - SAN
    28h 36m
    $491–1,705

  2. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane VVI - LAX
    30h 12m
    $366–1,142

  3. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane VVI - SAN
    29h 48m
    $451–1,434

  4. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane VVI - SFO
    29h 44m
    $400–1,243

  5. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane VVI - SJC
    32h 50m
    $525–1,735

  6. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Tijuana International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane VVI - TIJ
    32h 47m
    $462–1,552

  7. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane VVI - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Downtown to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    35h 27m
    $483–1,498

Tarija (TJA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration22h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,440 mi
  • Duration: 28h 36m

What companies run services between South America and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from South America to California. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, then take the line 923 bus to Broadway & Front St. Alternatively, you can drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, then take the line 923 bus to Broadway & Front St.

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