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There are 2 ways to get from Cancún to Quito by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

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    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane CUN - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    8h 40m
    $137–582

  2. Fly to Ipiales, bus

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane CUN - IPI
    2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ibarra to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    17h 39m
    $253–1,132

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,577 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Cancún to Quito. However, you can take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Ipiales (IPI), drive to Tulcán, take the bus to Ibarra, then take the bus to Quito Terminal Carcelén.

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