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Bus Quito to Otavalo: Trip Overview

Bus Quito to Otavalo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$10
Average bus trip duration1h
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure12:55 AM
Distance33 miles (52 km)
Latest bus departure11:59 PM

Quito to Otavalo Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Quito - Otavalo

The bus is the best choice to get to Otavalo without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Quito to Otavalo takes about 1h on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 32 miles (52 km) that separate the two cities.

About 32 miles (52 km) separate Quito and Otavalo.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. $10 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Otavalo from Quito.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Quito to Otavalo is $10. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $10 and $11, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Quito to Otavalo! The round-trip travel time is around 2h. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Otavalo before returning to Quito in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Quito to Otavalo.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Quito to Otavalo, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Quito to Otavalo.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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