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How to get fromLos Angeles to Quitoby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Quito by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, car

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane LAX - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    12h 52m
    $173–588

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, car

    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. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    15h 24m
    $243–730

  3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, car

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SNA - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    15h 19m
    $243–850

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

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,697.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Quito. 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 Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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