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How to get fromWellington to Quitoby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Quito by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Wellington, car

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane WLG - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    25h 46m
    $530–1,831

  2. Bus to Palmerston, fly, car

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane PMR - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    28h 52m
    $587–2,059

  3. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly, car

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane WAG - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    29h 53m
    $602–1,979

Wellington (WLG) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration25h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,441.1 km
  • Duration: 25h 46m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Quito. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Palmerston North, walk to MSBH - Platform 2, take the line 101 bus to Airport - Outer Stop 3, walk to Palmerston (PMR) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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