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How to get fromEsmeraldas to Cotopaxiby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Esmeraldas to Cotopaxi by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tachina to Latacungabus bus Esmeraldas
    5h 30m
    $10–65

  2. Bus via Quito

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Atacames / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Latacungabus bus Quito
    8h 30m
    $9–30

  3. Drive 327.2 km

    1. Drive from Esmeraldas to Latacungacar car 327.2 km
    4h 42m
    $19–27

  4. Bus via Alluriquín

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Quinindebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Quininde to La Union de Toachibus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Unión del Toachi to Latacungabus bus
    6h 30m
    $25–48

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 328.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

Cita Express operates a bus from Tachina to Latacunga hourly. Tickets cost $10–65 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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