What is the cheapest way to get from Balsas to Quito?

The cheapest way to get from Balsas to Quito is to bus which costs $16 - $23 and takes 11h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balsas to Quito?

The fastest way to get from Balsas to Quito is to bus and fly and car which takes 4h 17m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Balsas and Quito?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Balsas and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 57m.

How far is it from Balsas to Quito?

The distance between Balsas and Quito is 604 km. The road distance is 543.9 km.

How do I travel from Balsas to Quito without a car?

The best way to get from Balsas to Quito without a car is to bus which takes 11h 57m and costs $16 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Balsas to Quito?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Balsas to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balsas to Quito bus from?

Balsas to Quito bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, depart from Balsas station.

Where does the Balsas to Quito bus arrive?

Balsas to Quito bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Balsas to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Balsas to Quito is 544 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Balsas to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 882+ hotels available in Quito.

Balsas to Quito - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Balsas to Quito by bus, plane, or car

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Bus to Loja, fly, car
best
1. Take the bus from Balsas to Catamayobus
2. Fly from Loja (LOH) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane LOH - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
5h 16m
$183–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Balsas to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Catacocha
11h 57m
$16–23
Drive 543.9 km
1. Drive from Balsas to Quitocar 543.9 km
8h 9m
$31–45
Bus to Santa Rosa Regional Airport, fly, car
1. Take the bus from Balsas to Santa Rosabus
2. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane ETR - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
4h 17m
$197–527
Bus to Cuenca, fly, car
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Cuencabus
2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane CUE - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
7h 59m
$123–273
Bus via Machala
1. Take the bus from Balsas to Machalabus Loja / ...
2. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Machala / ...
13h 17m
$19–37

Loja (LOH) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

12Weekly Planes

52 minAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 604.3 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Balsas, Ecuador and Quito, Ecuador?

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional operates a bus from Balsas to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe twice daily. Tickets cost $16–23 and the journey takes 11h 57m.

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