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How to get fromQuito Airport (UIO) to Apuelaby bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Quito Airport (UIO) to Apuela by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Otavalo to Apuelataxi taxi
    3h 46m
    $45–58

  2. Drive 136.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito-Airport-UIO to Apuelacar car 136.9 km
    2h 5m
    $8–12

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Quito-UIO to Apuelarideshare rideshare 136.9 km
    2h 5m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quito-Airport-UIO to Apuelataxi taxi 136.9 km
    2h 5m
    $90–110

  5. Bus, taxi via San José de Minas

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to San José de Minasbus bus Quito
    2. Take the taxi from San José de Minas to Apuelataxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $49–66

  6. Bus, taxi via San José de Minas #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal La Ofelia to San José de Minasbus bus Quito
    2. Take the taxi from San José de Minas to Apuelataxi taxi
    5h 25m
    $50–67

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 165.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Quito Airport (UIO), Ecuador and Apuela, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Quito Airport (UIO) to Apuela. However, you can take the bus to Quito Terminal Carcelén, take the bus to Otavalo, then take the taxi to Apuela. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Quito-UIO to Apuela on demand, and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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