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How to get fromQuito to San Diegoby car, plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Quito to San Diego by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Car, fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeUIO - SAN
    13h 36m
    $525–1,025

  2. Car, fly to Tijuana International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)planeUIO - TIJ
    16h 18m
    $180–675

  3. Car, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeUIO - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    16h 27m
    $270–1,235

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and San Diego, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Quito to San Diego. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, then fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Alternatively, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), walk to Tijuana Airport, take the bus to San Ysidro, walk to San Ysidro Station, then take the vehicle to Civic Center Station.

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