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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Chota is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Chota is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Chota?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Chota. However, there are services departing from Quito Terminal Carcelén and arriving at Ibarra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Quito to Chota?

The distance between Quito and Chota is 134 km. The road distance is 150.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Chota without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 18m and costs $22 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Quito to Chota, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Chota bus from?

Quito to Chota bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi, depart from Quito Terminal Carcelén station.

Where does the Quito to Chota bus arrive?

Quito to Chota bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi, arrive at Ibarra station.

Can I drive from Quito to Chota?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Chota is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Quito to Chota.

Where can I stay near Chota?

There are 99+ hotels available in Chota.

Quito to Chota - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Quito to Chota by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Atuntaquibus Quito Terminal Carcelén
2. Take the taxi from Atuntaqui to Chotataxi
2h 18m
$23–30
Drive 150.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Quito to Chotacar 150.9 km
2h 14m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Quito to Chotataxi 150.9 km
2h 14m
$80–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Ibarrabus Quito Terminal Carcelén
2h 41m
$17–24
Bus via Ibarra
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Ibarrabus Santo Domingo de los Colorados
3h 28m
$18–24

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Distance: 133.8 km
Duration: 2h 18m

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

Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi operates a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Ibarra every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Flota Imbabura also services this route hourly.

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