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There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Quito by bus, train, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, 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
    15h 32m

  2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, car

    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
    22h 19m
    $250–881

  3. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, car

    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
    17h 25m
    $367–1,283

  4. Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, car

    1. Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane FAT - UIO
    4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    20h 46m
    $361–1,356

  5. Train, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly, car

    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
    19h 35m
    $349–1,243

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly, 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
    24h 52m

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Salinas to Quito. 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, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the line 20 bus to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, walk to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, take the line 7 bus to Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport, walk to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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