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How to get fromWellington to Quitoby plane, car, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Quito by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Wellington, car

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane WLG - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    27h 56m
    $488–1,637

  2. Train to Paraparaumu, fly, car

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane PPQ - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    30h 42m
    $533–1,787

  3. Bus to Palmerston, fly, car

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane PMR - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    31h 28m
    $520–1,759

  4. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly, car

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane WAG - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    32h 38m
    $529–1,777

  5. Train to Auckland, fly, car

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane AKL - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    36h 24m
    $1,031–2,711

Wellington (WLG) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration27h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$460Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Quito. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the train to Paraparaumu Station, walk to Paraparaumu Station Stop A, take the line 260 bus to Kāpiti Road opposite Cedar Drive, walk to Paraparaumu (PPQ) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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