There are 4 ways to get from Otavalo to Tumbaco 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 via Quito Terminal Carcelén
best- Take the bus from Otavalo to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus Quito / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tumbacobus Quito
3h 10m$11–16Drive 96.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Otavalo to Tumbacocar 96.7 km
1h 21m$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Otavalo to Tumbacotaxi 96.7 km
1h 21m$65–80Bus
- Take the bus from Otavalo to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Otavalo
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tumbacobus Quito
3h 31m$8–13
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Otavalo to Tumbaco is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Otavalo to Tumbaco is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Otavalo to Tumbaco. However, there are services departing from Otavalo and arriving at Tumbaco via Quito Terminal Carcelén, La Y and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Otavalo and Tumbaco is 145 km. The road distance is 96.7 km.
The best way to get from Otavalo to Tumbaco without a car is to bus via Quito Terminal Carcelén which takes 3h 10m and costs $10 - $16.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Otavalo to Tumbaco, including transfers.
Otavalo to Tumbaco bus services, operated by Flota Imbabura, depart from Otavalo station.
Otavalo to Tumbaco bus services, operated by Flota Imbabura, arrive at Quito Terminal Carcelén station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otavalo to Tumbaco is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Otavalo to Tumbaco.
There are 915+ hotels available in Tumbaco.
What companies run services between Otavalo, Ecuador and Tumbaco, Ecuador?
You can take a bus from Otavalo to Tumbaco via Quito Terminal Carcelén, La Y, and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe in around 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +593 95 889 6029
- Website
- flotaimbabura.com
Bus from Otavalo to Quito Terminal Carcelén
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Schedules at
- flotaimbabura.com
- Book at
- flotaimbabura.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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