There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Colón Eloy Alfaro by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Atuntaqui
best- Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Atuntaquibus Quito Terminal Carcelén
- Take the bus from Atuntaqui to Calderónbus San Lorenzo
7h 27m$26–41Drive 290.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Colón Eloy Alfarocar 290.3 km
4h 16m$22–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Colón Eloy Alfarotaxi 290.3 km
4h 16m$140–180Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Borbónbus San Lorenzo / ...
7h 36m$24–31
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quito to Colón Eloy Alfaro is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Quito to Colón Eloy Alfaro is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Colón Eloy Alfaro. However, there are services departing from Quito Terminal Carcelén and arriving at Calderón via Atuntaqui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Quito and Colón Eloy Alfaro is 293 km. The road distance is 290.3 km.
The best way to get from Quito to Colón Eloy Alfaro without a car is to bus via Atuntaqui which takes 7h 27m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Quito to Colón Eloy Alfaro, including transfers.
Quito to Colón Eloy Alfaro bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi, depart from Quito Terminal Carcelén station.
Quito to Colón Eloy Alfaro bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi, arrive at Atuntaqui station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Colón Eloy Alfaro is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Quito to Colón Eloy Alfaro.
What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Colón Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador?
You can take a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Colón Eloy Alfaro via Atuntaqui and Calderón in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- +593 98 875 2804
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi
Bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Atuntaqui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi
- Website
- Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi
Bus from Atuntaqui to Calderón
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Cooperativa de Transportes CITA Express
- Book at
- ce.novoerponline.com/eboleto
- Phone
- +593 96 297 2979
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Borbón
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Schedules at
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Compañia de Taxis Balcones de Pichincha
- Phone
- +593 93 995 2067
- Website
- facebook.com
Cooperativa de Taxis Quito Modelo
- Phone
- +593 98 350 5191
- Website
- facebook.com
Rueda Car
- Phone
- +593 95 860 1882
- Website
- ruedacar.ec
Taxi Fedeamigo
- Phone
- +593 98 351 1511
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Llamada Fácil S.A.
- Phone
- +593 99 860 0555
- Website
- taxillamadafacil.com
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