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There are 5 ways to get from Cuenca 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 46m
    $81–177

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    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

  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
    $22–56

  4. Drive  504.9 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca to Otavalocar car 504.9 km
    8h 6m
    $39–56

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Otavalobus bus Cuenca
    9h 18m
    $21–35

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cuenca to Otavalo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 422.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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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