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

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

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

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    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
    21h 49m
    $542–745

  2. Drive, fly to Cuenca

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    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane VVI - CUE
    26h 24m
    $279–929

  3. Drive  4,167.8 km

    1. Drive from South America to Guayaquilcar car 4,167.8 km
    2d 17h
    $544–786

  4. Drive, 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
    22h 43m
    $574–904

  5. Drive, 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
    24h 55m
    $344–999

  6. Drive, fly to Piura International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Piura International Airport (PIU)plane plane VVI - PIU
    3. Take the bus from Piura to Lojabus bus
    30h 47m
    $380–1,096

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,203.2 km
  • Duration: 21h 49m

What companies run services between South America and Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from South America to Ecuador. However, you can drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) 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.

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