Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Quito

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Quito by train, plane, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, car

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SFO - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    14h 36m
    $211–695

  2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, car

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SJC - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    17h 31m
    $258–878

  3. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly, car

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SMF - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    23h 8m
    $301–892

  4. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, car

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane OAK - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    14h 32m
    $234–787

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration11h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from San Jose to Quito.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,254.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Quito. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

Airlines
Train operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ecuador

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides