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How to get fromSouth America to Los Angelesby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from South America to Los Angeles by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Tarija, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TJA - LAX
    27h 18m
    $407–1,314

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

    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
    29h 16m
    $476–792

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

    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
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    34h 21m
    $581–1,819

  4. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Tijuana International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    36h 45m
    $542–1,737

  5. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane VVI - BUR
    36h 7m
    $595–1,939

  6. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane VVI - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    33h 18m
    $649–1,443

  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 Strip to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    36h 6m
    $553–1,708

Tarija (TJA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration21h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,560.3 mi
  • Duration: 27h 18m

What companies run services between South America and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from South America to Los Angeles. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station. Alternatively, you can drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station.

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