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How to get fromSan Jose Airport (SJO) to Quitoby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Quito by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SJO - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    3h
    $197–402

  2. Fly to Coca, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Coca (OCC)plane plane SJO - OCC
    2. Take the bus from El Coca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    14h 18m
    $118–505

  3. Fly to Ipiales, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane SJO - IPI
    2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    12h 19m
    $277–996

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Quito.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,338.3 km
  • Duration: 3h

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

There is no direct connection from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Quito. However, you can fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can fly to Ipiales (IPI), take the taxi to Rumichaca, then take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe.

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