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How to get fromCuenca, Ecuador to Cotopaxiby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Cotopaxi by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Ambato

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    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Ambatobus bus Loja
    2. Take the bus from Ambato to Latacungabus bus Ambato
    4h 35m
    $11–24

  2. Drive 318.5 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Latacungacar car 318.5 km
    5h 32m
    $19–27

  3. Fly, car, bus

    1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane CUE - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Pujilíbus bus
    4h 20m
    $121–242

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Latacungabus bus Cuenca
    8h
    $11–23

Cuenca, Ecuador to Cotopaxi by bus

Calendar70Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Cotopaxi, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Cuenca to Latacunga via Ambato in around 4h 35m.

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