What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Guaranda?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Guaranda is to bus which costs $3 - $9 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Guaranda?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Guaranda is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 27m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Guaranda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Guaranda. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Quito to Guaranda?

The distance between Quito and Guaranda is 217 km. The road distance is 209.1 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Guaranda without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Guaranda without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 27m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Guaranda?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Quito to Guaranda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Guaranda bus from?

Quito to Guaranda bus services, operated by Express Atenas Compañía de Transportes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Guaranda bus arrive?

Quito to Guaranda bus services, operated by Express Atenas Compañía de Transportes, arrive at Guaranda station.

Can I drive from Quito to Guaranda?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Guaranda is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Quito to Guaranda.

Where can I stay near Guaranda?

There are 17+ hotels available in Guaranda.

Quito to Guaranda - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus Quito
2. Take the taxi from Ambato to Guarandataxi
3h 27m
$45–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Guarandabus Quito
4h 30m
$3–9
Drive 209.1 km
1. Drive from Quito to Guarandacar 209.1 km
3h 30m
$12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Quito to Guarandataxi 209.1 km
3h 30m
$100–130
Bus via Ambato
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus Ambato / ...
2. Take the bus from Ambato to Guarandabus Babahoyo / ...
6h 25m
$11–21

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Distance: 217 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Express Atenas Compañía de Transportes operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Guaranda every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Cooperativa de Transportes Flota Bolívar also services this route hourly.

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