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How to get fromQuito to La Pazby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Quito to La Paz by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Ibarrabus bus Quito Terminal Carcelén
    2. Take the taxi from Ibarra to La Paztaxi taxi
    3h 15m
    $54–68

  2. Drive 176 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to La Pazcar car 176 km
    2h 31m
    $10–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quito Terminal Carcelén to La Paztaxi taxi 176 km
    2h 31m
    $110–140

  4. Bus via Pimampiro

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Pimampirobus bus Quito Terminal Carcelén
    3h 38m
    $29–35

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to El Ángelbus bus Carcelén
    4h 22m
    $22–26

  6. Bus via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to San Gabrielbus bus San Gabriel
    4h 25m
    $15–32

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 176.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and La Paz, Carchi, Ecuador?

Cooperativa de Transportes Oriental de Pimampiro operates a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Pimampiro once daily. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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