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How to get fromGuayaquil to Cotopaxiby plane, car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi by plane, car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly, car, Tour

    best
    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane GYE - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Quito to Volcán Cotopaxishuttle bus
    3h 40m
    $231–270

  2. Bus, Tour #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Guayaquil
    2. Take the bus from Plaza San Blas to Cotopaxibus bus Cotopaxi Bike Tour
    12h 6m
    $70–112

  3. Bus, Tour via Quito Terminal Carcelén

    1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Esmeraldas / ...
    2. Take the bus from Quito to Cotopaxi National Parkbus bus Jacamar Pass
    8h 37m

  4. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Quitobus bus Guayaquil
    2. Take the bus from Quito to Cotopaxi National Parkbus bus Jacamar Pass
    10h 5m

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 390.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Guayaquil, Ecuador and Cotopaxi, Pichincha, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi National Park via Quito Terminal Carcelén, La Y, San Diego, and Quito in around 8h 37m.

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