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

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane IAH - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    27h 51m
    $443–1,514

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane IAH - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    28h 21m
    $393–1,234

  3. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane JFK - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    28h 30m
    $602–1,342

  4. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane DFW - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    28h 30m
    $553–1,333

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane EWR - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    28h 45m
    $433–1,361

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane PHL - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    28h 12m
    $693–1,833

  7. Fly Dallas to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane DAL - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    29h 49m
    $396–1,236

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane HOU - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    30h 57m
    $693–2,033

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,177.5 km
  • Duration: 27h 51m

What companies run services between United States and South America?

There is no direct connection from United States to South America. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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