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

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Rica to Ambato by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Mariscal Sucre 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
    10h 51m
    $221–423

  2. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane SJO - MEC
    2. Take the bus from Manta to Chonebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chone to Ambatobus bus
    15h 38m
    $107–451

  3. Fly Limón International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus

    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
    11h 6m
    $126–476

  4. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Ipiales, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane SJO - IPI
    2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus bus
    17h 35m
    $301–1,100

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,484.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 51m

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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