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How to get fromCotopaxi National Park to Papallactaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cotopaxi National Park to Papallacta by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from El Boliche to Quito - Estación Eloy Alfarotrain train Tren de los Volcanes
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Papallactabus bus Quito / ...
    8h 21m
    $45–49

  2. Drive 103.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Limpiopungo Lake to Papallactacar car 103.1 km
    2h 12m
    $6–9

  3. Train, Tour

    1. Take the train from El Boliche to Quito - Estación Eloy Alfarotrain train Tren de los Volcanes
    2. Take the bus from Quito to Papallactabus bus Papallacta
    13h 1m
    $98

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Limpiopungo Lake to Papallactataxi taxi 103.1 km
    2h 12m
    $55–70

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 155.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Cotopaxi National Park, Pichincha, Ecuador and Papallacta, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Cotopaxi National Park to Papallacta. However, you can walk to El Boliche, take the train to Quito - Estación Eloy Alfaro, walk to Chimbacalle, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, then take the bus to Papallacta. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Boliche to Papallacta via El Boliche, Quito - Estación Eloy Alfaro, Dos Puentes, San Diego, and Quito in around 13h 1m.

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