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How to get fromWellington to South Americaby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Wellington to South America by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Wellington to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane WLG - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    47h 21m
    $555–1,416

  2. Fly Wellington to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane WLG - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    44h 52m
    $505–1,236

  3. Train to Paraparaumu, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane PPQ - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    46h 48m
    $558–1,392

  4. Bus to Palmerston, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane PMR - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    47h 38m
    $653–1,665

  5. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane WAG - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 1h
    $564–1,379

  6. Fly Wellington to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane WLG - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    2d 2h
    $545–1,366

  7. Train to Auckland, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane AKL - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 4h
    $604–1,263

  8. Bus, bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus bus
    3. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane NPL - VVI
    4. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 5h
    $595–1,437

Wellington (WLG) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration34h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$487Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,265.3 km
  • Duration: 47h 21m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and South America?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to South America. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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