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How to get fromQuito to Cuicocha Crater Lakeby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Quito to Cuicocha Crater Lake by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus Quito / ...
    1h 40m
    $15–21

  2. Drive 95.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Cuicocha Crater Lakecar car 95.5 km
    1h 26m
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Cuicocha Crater Laketaxi taxi 95.5 km
    1h 26m
    $60–80

  4. Bus via Otavalo

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus Otavalo
    2h 19m
    $15–19

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal La Ofelia to San José de Minasbus bus Quito
    2. Take the taxi from San José de Minas to Cuicocha Crater Laketaxi taxi
    2h 49m
    $25–30

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 96.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Cuicocha Crater Lake, Ecuador?

Flota Imbabura operates a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalo hourly. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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