Rome2Rio

How to get fromSouth America to Ecuadorby car, plane, or bus

Find Transport to Ecuador

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from South America to Ecuador by car, plane, or bus

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

  1. Drive to Tarija, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane TJA - GYE
    25h 32m
    $322–966

  2. Drive  4,169.6 km

    1. Drive from South America to Guayaquilcar car 4,169.6 km
    2d 17h
    $545–786

  3. Drive to Tarija, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane TJA - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    25h 11m
    $354–1,025

  4. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane VVI - GYE
    22h 54m
    $542–845

  5. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane VVI - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    21h 23m
    $574–904

  6. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Tumbes, bus

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Tumbes (TBP)plane plane VVI - TBP
    3. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Machalabus bus
    25h 5m
    $354–1,049

Tarija (TJA) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration18h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from South America to Ecuador.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,252.3 km
  • Duration: 25h 32m

What companies run services between South America and Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from South America to Ecuador. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), then take the taxi to Durán. Alternatively, you can drive from South America to Guayaquil in around 2d 17h.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.