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How to get fromLos Angeles to Esmeraldasby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Esmeraldas by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane LAX - UIO
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldasbus bus
    18h 14m
    $355–635

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SAN - UIO
    3. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldasbus bus
    22h 4m
    $266–903

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane ONT - UIO
    3. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldasbus bus
    21h 43m
    $271–949

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane LAX - MEC
    2. Take the bus from Manta to Esmeraldasbus bus
    22h 18m
    $447–887

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to La Florida Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to La Florida Airport (TCO)plane plane LAX - TCO
    2. Drive from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Esmeraldascar car
    19h 11m
    $470–1,731

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,013.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 14m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Esmeraldas, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Esmeraldas. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, take the bus to Quito Terminal Carcelén, then take the bus to Esmeraldas. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ontario Amtrak, walk to Holt @ Plum, take the line 61 bus to Ontario Airport @ Terminal 2, walk to Ontario International Airport (ONT) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, take the bus to Quito Terminal Carcelén, then take the bus to Esmeraldas.

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