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How to get fromQuito to Guanacasteby car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Guanacaste by car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Car, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    best
    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 a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Cañasshuttle bus
    7h 34m
    $779–920

  2. Car, fly to Nosara Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane UIO - NOB
    10h 15m
    $117–435

  3. Car, fly to Liberia International Airport

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane UIO - LIR
    7h 42m
    $220–744

  4. Car, fly to Tamarindo Airport

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane UIO - TNO
    7h 36m
    $272–610

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,516 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Guanacaste. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, take the line 200 bus to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, walk to Alajuela, take the shuttle to Monteverde, then take the shuttle to Cañas. Alternatively, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Liberia Airport, then take the shuttle to Liberia.

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