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

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

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

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    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
    23h 31m
    $374–1,025

  2. Drive  4,464 km

    1. Drive from South America to Quitocar car 4,464 km
    2d 21h
    $583–842

  3. 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
    22h 43m
    $574–904

  4. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Ipiales, bus

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane VVI - IPI
    3. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ibarra to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    30h 57m
    $470–1,453

Tarija (TJA) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,377.7 km
  • Duration: 23h 31m

What companies run services between South America and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from South America to Quito. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can drive from South America to Quito in around 2d 21h.

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