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How to get fromQuito to Ciudad de Lojaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Ciudad de Loja by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Jacinto del Búabus bus Quito
    2h 12m
    $16–22

  2. Drive  175 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to Ciudad de Lojacar car 175 km
    3h 8m
    $10–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quito to Ciudad de Lojataxi taxi 175 km
    3h 8m
    $95–120

  4. Bus via La Concordia

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to La Concordiabus bus Quito
    3h 50m
    $15–24

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  • Distance: 169.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Ciudad de Loja, Ecuador?

Cooperativa Aloag operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Jacinto del Búa once daily. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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