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How to get fromBocas del Toro to Quitoby plane, car, busferry, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bocas del Toro to Quito by plane, car, busferry, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport, car

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    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane BOC - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    6h 40m
    $104–375

  2. Bus and ferry to David, fly, car

    1. Take the busferry from Bocas del Toro to Davidbusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from David (DAV) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane DAV - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    10h 47m
    $168–699

  3. Shuttle, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly, car

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SJO - UIO
    5. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    13h 33m
    $547–758

Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,177.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Bocas del Toro, Panama and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Bocas del Toro to Quito. However, you can fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to David, take the taxi to David (DAV) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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