There are 3 ways to get from Mindo to Apuela by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Mindo to Terminal La Ofeliabus
- Take the bus from Terminal La Ofelia to San José de Minasbus
- Take the taxi from San José de Minas to Apuelataxi
6h 24m$36–48Drive 97.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Mindo to Apuelacar 97.6 km
2h 6m$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mindo to Apuelataxi 97.6 km
2h 6m$50–60
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mindo to Apuela is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Mindo to Apuela is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $5 - $8.
The distance between Mindo and Apuela is 219 km. The road distance is 97.6 km.
The best way to get from Mindo to Apuela without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 24m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Mindo to Apuela, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mindo to Apuela is 98 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Mindo to Apuela.
There are three+ hotels available in Apuela.
What companies run services between Mindo, Ecuador and Apuela, Ecuador?
There is no direct connection from Mindo to Apuela. However, you can take the bus to Terminal La Ofelia, take the bus to San José de Minas, then take the taxi to Apuela. Alternatively, you can drive from Mindo to Apuela in around 2h 6m.
- Phone
- +593(02) 2360-094
- [email protected]
- Website
- cooperativaflordelvalle.com
Bus from Mindo to Terminal La Ofelia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +593 09 8020 6716
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Terminal La Ofelia to San José de Minas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +593 099 470 6081
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cooperativa de Transportes Otavalo
Bus from Terminal La Ofelia to San José de Minas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Cooperativa de Transportes Otavalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- $30–60
Radio Taxi Express / Taxi Rápido Otavalo
- Phone
- +593 98 358 0791
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Seguro
- Phone
- +593 99 362 6360
- Website
- facebook.com
TourExpress & Transfers
- Phone
- +593 98 619 4538
- Website
- tour-express.com
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