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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Quitoby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Quito by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    best
    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane VVI - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    8h 53m
    $486–776

  2. Bus via Lima

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Lima - Terminal Arriolabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    3d 12h
    $165–717

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    3d
    $180–267

  4. Drive  4,019 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Quitocar car 4,019 km
    2d 9h
    $228–330

  5. Fly to Ipiales, bus

    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane VVI - IPI
    2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    15h 2m
    $381–1,341

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,621.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, Bolivia and Quito, Ecuador?

You can take a vehicle from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Santa Cruz, La Paz, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 3d.

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