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How to get fromSalinas to Ecuadorby train, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Ecuador by train, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SFO - UIO
    4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    16h 19m
    $247–753

  2. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane SFO - MEC
    20h 9m
    $227–741

  3. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane SFO - GYE
    16h 46m
    $245–794

  4. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane MRY - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    18h 39m
    $240–881

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SJC - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    16h 59m
    $297–983

  6. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane OAK - UIO
    4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    16h 23m
    $285–920

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,363 km
  • Duration: 16h 19m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Salinas to Ecuador. However, you can take the train to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the train to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), then take the taxi to Durán.

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