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How to get fromQuito to Méridaby car, plane, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Quito to Mérida by car, plane, or train

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  1. Car, fly to Mérida International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Mérida International Airport (MID)plane plane UIO - MID
    10h 40m
    $3,857–13,597

  2. Car, fly to Cancún International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane UIO - CUN
    3. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teyatrain train
    14h 33m
    $2,632–11,847

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Mérida International Airport (MID) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,693.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Mérida, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Mérida. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Mérida International Airport (MID), then take the taxi to Mérida. Alternatively, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, take the bus to Estación Tren Maya Cancún, walk to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto, then take the train to Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya.

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