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

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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
    7h 32m
    $226–415

  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 13m
    $131–508

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

    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
    8h 4m
    $247–616

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,342.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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 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, 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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