Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Quitumbe | Otavalo Expreso Tulcan Office | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Carcelén | Otavalo Carretera Panamericana | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Carcelén | Otavalo Expreso Tulcan Office | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Quitumbe | Otavalo Expreso Tulcan Office | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Carcelén | Otavalo Carretera Panamericana | No tags |
Get from Quito to Otavalo
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
10bus per day
1h 35mAverage Duration
28 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
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EC bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Rider Express, Orléans Express, Peter Pan, Superciva, Megabus
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Quito to Otavalo by bus
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
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$4
11/11
$4
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11/13
$4
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The cheapest trip from Quito to Otavalo was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $4To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Quito to Otavalo, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $4 to $5 for a bus ticket from Quito to Otavalo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-11-11.
Usually Expreso Tulcan 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.
