What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to La Libertad?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to La Libertad is to bus via Manta which costs $19 - $23 and takes 13h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to La Libertad?

The fastest way to get from Quito to La Libertad is to car and fly and bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $100 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and La Libertad?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to La Libertad. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Santa Elena via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Quito to La Libertad?

The distance between Quito and La Libertad is 519 km. The road distance is 507.6 km.

How do I travel from Quito to La Libertad without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to La Libertad without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $19 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Quito to La Libertad?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Quito to La Libertad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to La Libertad bus from?

Quito to La Libertad bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to La Libertad bus arrive?

Quito to La Libertad bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., arrive at Santa Elena station.

Can I drive from Quito to La Libertad?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to La Libertad is 508 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Quito to La Libertad.

Where can I stay near La Libertad?

There are 229+ hotels available in La Libertad.

Quito to La Libertad - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Quito to La Libertad by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Santa Elenabus Esmeraldas / ...
7h 21m
$20–30
Bus via Manta
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Mantabus
2. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Manglaraltobus
3. Take the bus from Manglaralto to La Libertadbus
13h 4m
$19–23
Drive 507.6 km
1. Drive from Quito to La Libertadcar 507.6 km
7h 54m
$29–42
Car, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane UIO - MEC
3. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Montañitabus
4. Take the bus from Montañita to La Libertadbus
6h 39m
$101–223
Car, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle, bus
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 a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle
4. Take the bus from Puerto López to Manglaraltobus
5. Take the bus from Manglaralto to La Libertadbus
8h 47m
$259–325
Car, fly to Cuenca, bus
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 Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Santa Elenabus
8h 31m
$132–265

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

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Distance: 519.5 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and La Libertad, Ecuador?

Trans Esmeraldas S.A. operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Santa Elena twice daily. Tickets cost $17–24 and the journey takes 7h 15m. BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo also services this route once daily.

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