What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Baláo?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Baláo is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 6h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Baláo?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Baláo is to car and fly and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs $220 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Baláo?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Baláo. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Camilo Ponce Enriquez via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

How far is it from Quito to Baláo?

The distance between Quito and Baláo is 457 km. The road distance is 432.8 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Baláo without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Baláo without a car is to bus which takes 10h 29m and costs $26 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Baláo?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Quito to Baláo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Baláo bus from?

Quito to Baláo bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Quito to Baláo?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Baláo is 433 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Quito to Baláo.

Quito to Baláo - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Quito to Baláo by car, plane, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
best
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 Baláotaxi
4h 8m
$190–270
Drive 432.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Quito to Baláocar 432.8 km
6h 36m
$25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Camilo Ponce Enriquezbus Quito
10h 29m
$26–36
Car, fly to Santa Rosa Regional Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane UIO - ETR
3. Take the taxi from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Baláotaxi
3h 40m
$225–560
Car, fly to Cuenca, bus, taxi
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 Naranjalbus
4. Take the taxi from Naranjal to Baláotaxi
6h 27m
$146–289
Car, fly to Loja, bus, taxi
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Loja (LOH)plane UIO - LOH
3. Take the bus from Catamayo to Naranjalbus
4. Take the taxi from Naranjal to Baláotaxi
5h 36m
$208–250
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Naranjalbus Quito
2. Take the taxi from Naranjal to Baláotaxi
22h 43m
$42–54

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

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Distance: 456.6 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Baláo, Ecuador?

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Camilo Ponce Enriquez once daily. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 9h 52m.

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