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How to get fromSan José to Ecuadorby bus, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San José to Ecuador by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane SJO - GYE
    5h 59m
    $271–465

  2. Bus, fly to Cuenca

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane SJO - CUE
    9h 58m
    $191–392

  3. Bus, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SJO - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    6h 29m
    $196–407

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,531.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from San José to Ecuador. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), then take the taxi to Durán. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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