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How to get fromCosta Rica to Quitoby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Costa Rica to Quito by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, car

    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
    5h 19m
    $146–417

  2. Fly from Limón International Airport, car

    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
    7h 6m
    $105–407

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Costa Rica and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Quito. However, you can take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Limon-Airport-LIO airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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