Rome2Rio

How to get fromQuito to Galeraby bus, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Galera

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Quito to Galera by bus, taxi, or car

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

  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Alluriquínbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Union de Toachi to Quinindebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Quininde to Galerataxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $125–167

  2. Drive  345.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to Galeracar car 345.8 km
    5h 13m
    $20–29

  3. Bus via Santo Domingo de los Colorados

    1. Take the bus from Quito to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Tonchigüebus bus
    6h 49m
    $29–43

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Atacamesbus bus Atacames / ...
    7h 42m
    $36–55

  5. Bus via Plan Piloto

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to La Concordiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Concordia to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Tonchigüebus bus
    9h
    $26–46

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Quito to Galera.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 388.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Galera, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Quito to Galera via Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Esmeraldas, and Tonchigüe in around 6h 49m.

Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Eurostar, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.