There are 4 ways to get from Mindo to Guango Lodge by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Mindo to Terminal La Ofeliabus
- Take the bus from Terminal de la Ofelia to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Papallactabus
5h 7m$15–20Drive 171.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Mindo to Guango Lodgecar 171.6 km
2h 26m$10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mindo to Guango Lodgetaxi 171.6 km
2h 26m$85–110Tour
- Take the bus from Mindo to Quitobus Quito
- Take the bus from Quito to Papallactabus Papallacta
12h 38m$144–146
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mindo to Guango Lodge is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Mindo to Guango Lodge is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Mindo to Guango Lodge. However, there are services departing from Mindo and arriving at Papallacta via Terminal de la Ofelia and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Mindo and Guango Lodge is 229 km. The road distance is 171.6 km.
The best way to get from Mindo to Guango Lodge without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Mindo to Guango Lodge, including transfers.
Mindo to Guango Lodge bus services, operated by Cooperativa Flor Del Valle, depart from Mindo station.
Mindo to Guango Lodge bus services, operated by Cooperativa Flor Del Valle, arrive at Terminal La Ofelia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mindo to Guango Lodge is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Mindo to Guango Lodge.
There are 17+ hotels available in Guango Lodge.
What companies run services between Mindo, Ecuador and Guango Lodge, Ecuador?
You can take a bus from Mindo to Guango Lodge via Terminal La Ofelia, Terminal de la Ofelia, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, and Papallacta in around 5h 7m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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