What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to El Tambo Canton?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to El Tambo Canton is to bus which costs $11 - $17 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to El Tambo Canton?

The fastest way to get from Quito to El Tambo Canton is to car and fly and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $110 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and El Tambo Canton?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to El Tambo Canton. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at El Tambo via Cañar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Quito to El Tambo Canton?

The distance between Quito and El Tambo Canton is 416 km. The road distance is 347.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to El Tambo Canton without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $11 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Quito to El Tambo Canton?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Quito to El Tambo Canton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to El Tambo Canton bus from?

Quito to El Tambo Canton bus services, operated by EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to El Tambo Canton bus arrive?

Quito to El Tambo Canton bus services, operated by EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes, arrive at Cañar station.

Can I drive from Quito to El Tambo Canton?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to El Tambo Canton is 347 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Quito to El Tambo Canton.

Where can I stay near El Tambo Canton?

There are 13+ hotels available in El Tambo Canton.

Quito to El Tambo Canton - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Quito to El Tambo Canton by car, plane, bus, or taxi

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Car, fly to Cuenca, bus
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE)plane UIO - CUE
3. Take the bus from Cuenca to Cañarbus
4h 51m
$117–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cañarbus Quito
8h 35m
$12–16
Drive 347.4 km
1. Drive from Quito to El Tambo Cantoncar 347.4 km
5h 28m
$20–29
Car, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane UIO - GYE
3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to El Tambo Cantontaxi
4h 54m
$205–295
Bus via Ambato
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus Ambato / ...
2. Take the bus from Ambato to Cañarbus Ambato
10h 4m
$16–31

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 416.3 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and El Tambo Canton, Cañar, Ecuador?

EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cañar every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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