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How to get fromEsmeraldas to Otavaloby bus or car

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

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  1. Bus via Santo Domingo de los Colorados

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tachina to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus
    6h 1m
    $23–49

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Esmeraldas
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus Otavalo
    8h 10m
    $14–21

  3. Drive 316.2 km

    1. Drive from Esmeraldas to Otavalocar car 316.2 km
    4h 41m
    $18–26

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Esmeraldas / ...
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus Otavalo
    6h 27m
    $17–24

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 416.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Tachina to Otavalo via Santo Domingo de los Colorados and Quito Terminal Carcelén in around 6h 1m.

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