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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Otavalo by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane CUE - UIO
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus
    3h 55m
    $97–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Otavalobus bus Cuenca
    9h 18m
    $15–19

  3. Bus via Ambato

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Ambatobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ambato to Alóagbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus
    9h 14m
    $19–55

  4. Drive 500.4 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Otavalocar car 500.4 km
    8h 8m
    $29–41

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca, Ecuador to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Cariamanga
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus Otavalo
    12h 31m
    $16–36

Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Otavalo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 422.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Cuenca to Otavalo via Ambato, Alóag, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, and Quito Terminal Carcelén in around 9h 14m.

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