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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
    9h 45m
    $808–998

  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 43m
    $113–444

  3. Shuttle to Managua Airport, fly, car

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane MGA - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    12h 43m
    $336–776

  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
    9h 50m
    $251–944

  5. 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
    9h 48m
    $267–600

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,517.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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 bus to Peñas Blancas, walk to Peñas Blancas, take the shuttle to Granada, walk to Granada, take the shuttle to Managua Airport, walk to Managua Airport (MGA) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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