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How to get fromQuito to Bocas del Toroby car, plane, busferry, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Quito to Bocas del Toro by car, plane, busferry, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Car, fly to David, bus and ferry, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to David (DAV)plane plane UIO - DAV
    3. Take the busferry from David to Loma Partidabusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Loma Partida to Bocas del Toroferry ferry
    11h 47m

  2. Car, fly to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC)plane plane UIO - BOC
    10h 7m
    $120–485

  3. Car, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane UIO - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toroshuttle bus
    15h 13m
    $557–1,147

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to David (DAV) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,201.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 47m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Bocas del Toro, Panama?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Bocas del Toro. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to David (DAV), take the taxi to David, take the vehicle to Loma Partida, walk to Loma Partida, then take the ferry to Bocas del Toro. Alternatively, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, then fly to Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC).

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