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How to get fromLos Angeles to Montañitaby plane, bus, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Montañita by plane, bus, shuttle, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane LAX - MEC
    2. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Montañitabus bus
    18h 15m
    $432–869

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro 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 Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane SAN - MEC
    3. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Montañitabus bus
    21h 32m
    $253–887

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane LAX - GYE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Puerto López to Montañitabus bus
    17h
    $535–961

  4. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane BUR - GYE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Puerto López to Montañitabus bus
    21h 41m
    $384–1,007

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane SAN - GYE
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Puerto López to Montañitabus bus
    21h 24m
    $396–1,029

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

    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 Guayaquilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Montañitabus bus
    21h 12m
    $362–645

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration13h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,681 km
  • Duration: 18h 15m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Montañita, Provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Montañita. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), walk to Manta Terminal Terrestre, then take the bus to Montañita. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), walk to Guayaquil Airport, take the shuttle to Puerto López, walk to Puerto López, then take the bus to Montañita.

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