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How to get fromSalinas to Atacamesby bus, train, plane, car or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Salinas to Atacames by bus, train, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SFO - UIO
    4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    5. Take the bus from Quito to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    22h

  2. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane MRY - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    3. Take the bus from Quito to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    28h 2m
    $256–858

  3. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane SFO - MEC
    4. Take the bus from Manta to Esmeraldasbus bus
    26h 22m

  4. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SJC - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    4. Take the bus from Quito to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    24h 43m
    $338–1,060

  5. Train, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SMF - UIO
    4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    5. Take the bus from Quito to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    26h 54m
    $345–1,105

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane LAX - MEC
    3. Take the bus from Manta to Esmeraldasbus bus
    33h 17m
    $274–815

  7. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane OAK - UIO
    4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    5. Take the bus from Quito to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    31h 55m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Atacames, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Salinas to Atacames. However, you can take the bus to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, drive to Quito, walk to Quito, take the bus to Santo Domingo de los Colorados, take the bus to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestre, then take the bus to Atacames. Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), walk to Manta, take the bus to Esmeraldas, then take the bus to Atacames.

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