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How to get fromCosta Rica to Ambatoby plane, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Rica to Ambato by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, car, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SJO - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus bus
    8h 39m
    $201–345

  2. Fly from Limón International Airport, car, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane LIO - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus bus
    10h 30m
    $136–486

  3. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly, car, bus

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane XQP - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus bus
    9h 41m
    $246–584

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,484 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Ambato, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Ambato. However, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, drive to Quito, walk to Dos Puentes, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, then take the bus to Ambato. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Limon-Airport-LIO airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, drive to Quito, walk to Dos Puentes, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, then take the bus to Ambato.

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