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How to get fromGuanacaste to Quitoby shuttle, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Guanacaste to Quito by shuttle, plane, or car

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  1. Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly, car

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cañas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SJO - UIO
    4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    7h 33m
    $779–920

  2. Fly from Nosara Airport, car

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane NOB - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    9h 36m
    $113–424

  3. Fly from Tamarindo Airport, car

    1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane TNO - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    7h 36m
    $272–600

  4. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly, car

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tilarán to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane FON - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    9h 24m
    $450–1,235

  5. Fly from Liberia International Airport, car

    1. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane LIR - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    9h 23m
    $361–1,294

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,517.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Guanacaste to Quito. However, you can take the shuttle to Monteverde, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the line 1507 bus to Nosara, walk to Nosara Airport (NOB) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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