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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Cuenca Bus Terminal | Carcelén | No tags | |||||
| Cuenca Bus Terminal | Quitumbe | No tags | |||||
 | Cuenca Bus Terminal | Quitumbe | No tags | |||||
| Cuenca Bus Terminal | Carcelén | No tags | |||||
| Cuenca Bus Terminal | Quitumbe | No tags |
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Get from Cuenca to Quito
The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Cuenca, EC to Quito: Trip Overview
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Cuenca to Quito Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cuenca, EC - Quito
What is the travel distance from Cuenca to Quito?
The distance between Cuenca and Quito is approximately 308 km (191 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cuenca to Quito?
Buses departing from Terminal Terrestre in Cuenca will take you to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe de Quito in Quito.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cuenca, EC to Quito was searched and found on Nov 2, 2025 with a price of $25To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cuenca, EC to Quito, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $25 to $29 for a bus ticket from Cuenca, EC to Quito based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-05.
Usually Cooperativa Loja will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cuenca to Quito.
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Did you know?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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