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How to get fromSan José Costa Rica to Quitoby taxi, plane, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from San José Costa Rica to Quito by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly to Ipiales, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from San José Costa Rica to Puerto-Escondido-Airport-PXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane PXM - IPI
    3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    16h 34m
    $530–1,534

  2. Taxi, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from San José Costa Rica to Puerto-Escondido-Airport-PXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane PXM - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    11h 35m
    $345–1,019

Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) to Ipiales (IPI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$424Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,030.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 34m

What companies run services between San José Costa Rica, Mexico and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from San José Costa Rica to Quito. However, you can take the taxi to Puerto-Escondido-Airport-PXM airport, fly to Ipiales (IPI), take the taxi to Rumichaca, then take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Puerto-Escondido-Airport-PXM airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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