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How to get fromCuicocha Crater Lake to Quitoby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cuicocha Crater Lake to Quito by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Quito / ...
    1h 41m
    $16–21

  2. Drive 94.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cuicocha Crater Lake to Quito Terminal Carceléncar car 94.5 km
    1h 23m
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cuicocha Crater Lake to Quito Terminal Carceléntaxi taxi 94.5 km
    1h 23m
    $60–80

  4. Bus via Otavalo

    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Tulcán
    2h 18m
    $14–18

  5. Bus via Otavalo #2

    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Otavalo
    2h 19m
    $15–20

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 96 km
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Cuicocha Crater Lake, Ecuador and Quito, Ecuador?

Flota Imbabura operates a bus from Otavalo to Quito Terminal Carcelén hourly. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 1h 23m. TACA Andina also services this route once daily.

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