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How to get fromSouth America to United Statesby car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from South America to United States by car, plane, or train

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  1. Drive, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane VVI - IAH
    27h 25m
    $461–1,533

  2. Drive, fly to Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane VVI - EWR
    26h 48m
    $384–1,238

  3. Drive, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane VVI - JFK
    28h 24m
    $601–1,341

  4. Drive, fly to Baltimore-Washington 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 Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane VVI - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    27h 49m
    $556–2,384

  5. Drive, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane VVI - LGA
    26h 34m
    $792–2,032

  6. Drive, fly to Dallas

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane VVI - DAL
    28h 37m
    $455–1,435

  7. Drive, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane VVI - HOU
    27h 20m
    $742–2,532

  8. Drive, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane VVI - PHL
    26h 24m
    $792–2,032

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,375 mi
  • Duration: 27h 25m

What companies run services between South America and United States?

There is no direct connection from South America to United States. However, you can drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), walk to Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd, then take the line 102 bus to Milam St @ Preston St. Alternatively, you can drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), walk to Terminal 4, take the vehicle to Howard Beach, walk to Howard Beach-JFK Airport, then take the subway to Chambers St.

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