How to get fromSan Jose to Ecuadorby train, plane, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Ecuador by train, plane, car, or subway

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Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car
best
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane SFO - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
14h 16m
$351–645
Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane SFO - MEC
19h 13m
$241–833
Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane SFO - GYE
13h 40m
$246–833
Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane SJC - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
15h 56m
$278–928
Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane SJC - GYE
16h 15m
$252–916
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane OAK - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
14h 31m
$374–787

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

55Weekly Planes

11h 36mAverage Duration

$195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,254.3 km
Duration: 14h 16m

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

Southwest Airlines, Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) twice daily.

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Guayaquil(opens in a new window), Ecuador(opens in a new window)

Guayaquil, officially Santiago de Guayaquil, is the largest city in Ecuador and also the nation's economic capital and main port. The city is the capital of Guayas Province and the seat of Guayaquil Canton. The city is located on the west bank of the Guayas River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Guayaquil. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

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Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Oro Verde Guayaquil(Opens in a new window)

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Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico(Opens in a new window)

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Hotel Ramada(Opens in a new window)

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