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

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

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  1. Bus and ferry to David, fly, car

    best
    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 46m
    $178–759

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

    cheapest
    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
    10h 6m
    $114–450

  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 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 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
    15h 23m
    $556–1,146

David (DAV) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,201.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 46m

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

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