What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Alausí Canton?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Alausí Canton is to bus which costs $8 - $27 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Alausí Canton?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Alausí Canton is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Alausí Canton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Alausí. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Quito to Alausí Canton?

The distance between Quito and Alausí Canton is 268 km. The road distance is 262.6 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Alausí Canton without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Alausí Canton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $8 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Alausí Canton?

The bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Alausí takes 5h 25m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Quito to Alausí Canton bus from?

Quito to Alausí Canton bus services, operated by EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Alausí Canton bus arrive?

Quito to Alausí Canton bus services, operated by EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes, arrive at Alausí station.

Can I drive from Quito to Alausí Canton?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Alausí Canton is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Quito to Alausí Canton.

Where can I stay near Alausí Canton?

There are five+ hotels available in Alausí Canton.

Quito to Alausí Canton - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Quito to Alausí Canton by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Alausíbus Quito
5h 25m
$8–27
Drive 262.6 km
1. Drive from Quito to Alausí Cantoncar 262.6 km
3h 59m
$15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Quito to Alausí Cantontaxi 262.6 km
3h 59m
$130–160
Car, fly to Cuenca, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE)plane UIO - CUE
3. Take the bus from Cuenca to Alausí Cantonbus
6h 6m
$113–217
Bus via Ambato
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus Ambato / ...
2. Take the bus from Ambato to Alausí Cantonbus Ambato
7h 52m
$13–25
Car, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane UIO - GYE
3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Alausí Cantontaxi
4h 50m
$205–275

Quito to Alausí Canton by bus

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Distance: 267.8 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Alausí Canton, Ecuador?

EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Alausí every 3 hours. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Cooperativa de Transportes Patria also services this route twice daily.

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