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How to get fromQuito to Cotopaxi National Parkby bus, train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park by bus, train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Tour

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito to Cotopaxi National Parkbus bus Jacamar Pass
    1h 30m

  2. Drive 43.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to El Bolichecar car 43.1 km
    49 min
    $3–4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Quito - Estación Eloy Alfaro to El Bolichetrain train Tren de los Volcanes
    8h 30m
    $39

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to El Bolichetaxi taxi 43.1 km
    49 min
    $23–28

  5. Tour via Cotopaxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quito to Volcán Cotopaxishuttle bus Tour Volcán Cotopaxi
    1h
    $120

  6. Tour via Plaza San Blas

    1. Take the bus from Plaza San Blas to Cotopaxibus bus Cotopaxi Bike Tour
    3h 56m
    $65

  7. Tour #2

    1. Take the bus from Quito to Limpiopungo Lakebus bus Tour Cotopaxi
    8h 8m
    $40–79

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 51.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Cotopaxi National Park, Pichincha, Ecuador?

Wanderbus Ecuador operates a bus from Quito to Cotopaxi National Park once daily, and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Tren Ecuador Columbus Travel operates a train from Quito - Estación Eloy Alfaro to El Boliche 3 times a week. Tickets cost $39 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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