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How to get fromQuito to Playa Ricaby car, plane, taxi or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Playa Rica by car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Car, fly to Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport, taxi

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    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA)plane plane UIO - FLA
    3. Take the taxi from Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) to Playa Ricataxi taxi
    8h 52m
    $245–800

  2. Drive 791.8 km

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    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Playa Ricacar car 791.8 km
    13h 45m
    $45–65

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Lago Agríobus bus
    2. Drive from Lago Agrío to La Hormigacar car
    3. Take the bus from La Hormiga to Terminal de Pitalitobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pitalito to Terminal de Transportes de Florenciabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Florencia to Valparaísobus bus
    24h 9m
    $65–85

  4. Car, fly to Pitalito, taxi

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Pitalito (PTX)plane plane UIO - PTX
    3. Take the taxi from Pitalito (PTX) to Playa Ricataxi taxi
    10h 2m
    $285–775

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Playa Rica, Caquetá, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Playa Rica. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA), then take the taxi to Playa Rica. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Playa Rica via Lago Agrío, La Hormiga, Pitalito, Terminal de Transportes de Florencia, and Valparaíso in around 24h 9m.

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