What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to El Coco?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to El Coco is to bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 14h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to El Coco?

The fastest way to get from Quito to El Coco is to car and fly and taxi which takes 4h 22m and costs $240 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and El Coco?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to El Coco. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Macará via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

How far is it from Quito to El Coco?

The distance between Quito and El Coco is 627 km. The road distance is 692.9 km.

How do I travel from Quito to El Coco without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to El Coco without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 35m and costs $65 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Quito to El Coco?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Quito to El Coco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to El Coco bus from?

Quito to El Coco bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to El Coco bus arrive?

Quito to El Coco bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, arrive at Macará station.

Can I drive from Quito to El Coco?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to El Coco is 693 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Quito to El Coco.

Where can I stay near El Coco?

There are two+ hotels available in El Coco.

Quito to El Coco - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Quito to El Coco by car, plane, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car, fly to Loja, taxi
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Loja (LOH)plane UIO - LOH
3. Take the taxi from Loja (LOH) to El Cocotaxi
4h 22m
$245–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Macarábus Quito
14h 13m
$25–35
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Zapotillobus Quito Terminal Quitumbe
2. Take the taxi from Zapotillo to El Cocotaxi
7h 35m
$67–88
Drive 692.9 km
1. Drive from Quito to El Cococar 692.9 km
10h 13m
$40–57
Car, fly to Santa Rosa Regional Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane UIO - ETR
3. Take the taxi from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to El Cocotaxi
5h 13m
$285–635
Bus via Riobamba
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus
2. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
3. Take the bus from Loja to Macarábus
15h 26m
$32–48
Bus via Loja
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lojabus Quito / ...
2. Take the bus from Loja to Macarábus Loja
16h 26m
$31–50

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Loja (LOH) flights

12Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Quito to El Coco.

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Distance: 626.8 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and El Coco, Ecuador?

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Macará once daily. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 14h.

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