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How to get fromCusco to Quitoby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cusco to Quito by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, car

    best
    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane CUZ - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    5h 44m
    $213–483

  2. Bus via Lima

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Plaza Nortebus bus Cusco
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Lima
    2d 12h
    $93–151

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Javier Pradobus bus Cusco
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Lima
    2d 10h
    $94–155

  4. Drive  2,767 km

    1. Drive from Cusco to Quitocar car 2,767 km
    42h 44m
    $416–601

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,690.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Quito, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Cusco to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Lima Javier Prado in around 2d 10h.

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