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There are 4 ways to get from Santiago to Quito by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, car

    best
    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SCL - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    10h 5m
    $237–427

  2. Bus via Lima

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    3d 18h
    $155–269

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Cúcuta
    2d 21h
    $320–460

  4. Drive 5,013.6 km

    1. Drive from Santiago to Quitocar car 5,013.6 km
    2d 18h
    $619–893

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,837.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Quito, Ecuador?

Lineas de Los Andes operates a bus from Terminal San Borja to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe once daily. Tickets cost $320–460 and the journey takes 2d 21h.

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