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How to get fromQuito to San Juan del Surby car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Quito to San Juan del Sur by car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Car, fly to Managua Airport, shuttle

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    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane UIO - MGA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Managua Airport to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    9h 15m
    $605–855

  2. Car, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, 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 a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    10h 1m
    $903–1,159

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,783 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Quito to San Juan del Sur. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Managua Airport (MGA), walk to Managua Airport, then take the shuttle to San Juan del Sur. Alternatively, 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 La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Peñas Blancas, walk to Peñas Blancas, then take the shuttle to San Juan del Sur.

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