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How to get fromOtavalo to Cuencaby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Otavalo to Cuenca by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane UIO - CUE
    4h 12m
    $77–179

  2. Bus via Ambato

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Ambatobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus bus
    9h 22m
    $18–27

  3. Drive  505.9 km

    1. Drive from Otavalo to Cuencacar car 505.9 km
    8h 1m
    $39–56

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Cuencabus bus Ibarra
    9h 30m
    $21–35

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Otavalo to Cuenca via Quito Terminal Carcelén and Ambato in around 9h 22m.

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