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

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There are 4 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 12m
    $779–990

  2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport, car

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane TNO - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    8h 41m
    $272–570

  3. 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 29m
    $430–1,035

  4. 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
    10h 23m
    $321–1,044

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,517.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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 El Erizo, take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, 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 shuttle to Tamarindo, take the taxi to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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