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How to get fromSan José to Quito Airport (UIO)by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San José to Quito Airport (UIO) by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

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    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
    5h 39m
    $171–312

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane XQP - UIO
    7h 11m
    $93–409

  3. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane FON - UIO
    9h 51m
    $497–1,182

  4. Shuttle to Cobano, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane ACO - UIO
    12h 12m
    $567–1,549

  5. Shuttle, shuttle to Limón International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta de Uva to Limon Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane LIO - UIO
    12h 42m
    $185–946

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,388.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Quito Airport (UIO), Ecuador?

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

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