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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

    best
    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 51m
    $363–638

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

    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. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    15h 42m
    $266–856

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, car

    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. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    16h 3m
    $279–952

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,697.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 51m

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 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 Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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