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How to get fromQuito to Cook Islandsby car, plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Cook Islands by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeUIO - RAR
    28h 27m
    $777–2,837

  2. Bus, bus to Cuenca, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Quito to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus
    2. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus
    3. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeCUE - RAR
    39h 21m
    $766–2,831

  3. Bus, bus to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Quito to Tosaguabus
    2. Take the bus from Tosagua to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus
    3. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeMEC - RAR
    2d 5h
    $1,122–6,540

  4. Bus to Coca, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to El Cocabus
    2. Fly from Coca (OCC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeOCC - RAR
    2d 2h
    $1,213–4,429

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration27h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$760Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Cook Islands?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Cook Islands. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), walk to Rarotongo Airport, then take the bus to Cook's Corner Arcade. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tosagua, take the bus to Manta Terminal Terrestre, walk to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), walk to Rarotongo Airport, then take the bus to Cook's Corner Arcade.

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