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

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

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  1. Train, Tour via Quito

    best
    1. Take the train from El Boliche to Quito - Estación Eloy Alfarotrain train Tren de los Volcanes
    2. Take the bus from Plaza San Blas to Quilotoabus bus Quilotoa Tour
    11h
    $88

  2. Drive 74.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Boliche to Quilotoacar car 74.3 km
    1h 38m
    $5–7

  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 Quilotoabus bus Jacamar Pass
    16h 1m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Boliche to Quilotoataxi taxi 74.3 km
    1h 38m
    $35–50

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 190.8 km
  • Duration: 11h

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

There is no direct connection from Cotopaxi National Park to Quilotoa. However, you can walk to El Boliche, take the train to Quito - Estación Eloy Alfaro, walk to Chimbacalle, take the bus to Banco Central, walk to Plaza San Blas, then take the bus to Quilotoa. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Boliche to Quilotoa via El Boliche, Quito - Estación Eloy Alfaro, Dos Puentes, San Diego, and Quito in around 16h 1m.

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