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How to get fromSan Francisco to Quitoby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Quito by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, car

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SFO - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    13h 57m
    $345–737

  2. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly, car

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SMF - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    20h 41m
    $262–880

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport, car

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane OAK - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    14h 11m
    $351–833

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 6,220 km
  • Duration: 13h 57m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Quito. However, you can 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 subway to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the train to Sacramento, walk to J St. at 8th St., take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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