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How to get fromSanta Ana to La Libertadby plane, shuttle, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Ana to La Libertad by plane, shuttle, bus, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane SNA - GYE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Puerto López to Manglaraltobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Manglaralto to La Libertadbus bus
    20h 19m
    $427–1,083

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane SAN - MEC
    3. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Montañitabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Montañita to La Libertadbus bus
    22h 38m
    $255–917

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane LAX - MEC
    3. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Montañitabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Montañita to La Libertadbus bus
    21h 29m
    $444–894

  4. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane SNA - MEC
    2. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Montañitabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montañita to La Libertadbus bus
    18h 23m
    $294–991

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane LAX - GYE
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Puerto López to Manglaraltobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Manglaralto to La Libertadbus bus
    20h 9m
    $547–986

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane SAN - GYE
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Puerto López to Manglaraltobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Manglaralto to La Libertadbus bus
    22h 26m
    $408–1,059

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SNA - UIO
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Guayaquilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Montañitabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Montañita to La Libertadbus bus
    23h 6m
    $284–917

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane LAX - UIO
    3. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Guayaquilbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Montañitabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Montañita to La Libertadbus bus
    24h 26m
    $374–670

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration16h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,904.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and La Libertad, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Santa Ana to La Libertad. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), walk to Guayaquil Airport, take the shuttle to Puerto López, walk to Puerto López, take the bus to Manglaralto, then take the bus to La Libertad. Alternatively, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), walk to Manta Terminal Terrestre, take the bus to Montañita, then take the bus to La Libertad.

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