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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Otavalo by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SFO - UIO
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus
    16h 13m
    $210–739

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ipiales, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane SFO - IPI
    2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Otavalobus bus
    20h 22m
    $319–1,140

  3. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane OAK - UIO
    3. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus
    24h 44m
    $246–910

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SMF - UIO
    3. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus
    19h 32m
    $289–1,002

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 San Rafael, CA, USA and Otavalo, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from San Rafael to Otavalo. However, you can take the bus to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad, take the bus to San Francisco Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, take the bus to Quito Terminal Carcelén, then take the bus to Otavalo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad, take the bus to San Francisco Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Ipiales (IPI), drive to Tulcán, then take the bus to Otavalo.

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