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How to get fromSanto Domingo to Esmeraldasby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santo Domingo to Esmeraldas by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SDQ - UIO
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldasbus bus
    14h 8m
    $407–602

  2. Fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane SDQ - MEC
    2. Take the bus from Manta to Esmeraldasbus bus
    14h 49m
    $179–654

  3. Fly to La Florida Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to La Florida Airport (TCO)plane plane SDQ - TCO
    2. Drive from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Esmeraldascar car
    14h 2m
    $372–898

Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,654.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 8m

What companies run services between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Esmeraldas, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Santo Domingo to Esmeraldas. However, you can take the shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, take the bus to Quito Terminal Carcelén, then take the bus to Esmeraldas. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Santo Domingo Airport, walk to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), take the taxi to Manta, then take the bus to Esmeraldas.

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