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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Toachibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Toachi to La Planadataxi taxi
    4h 11m
    $25–33

  2. Drive 181.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to La Planadacar car 181.6 km
    3h 45m
    $11–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to La Planadataxi taxi 181.6 km
    3h 45m
    $100–120

  4. Bus, taxi via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Santo Domingobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo to Toachibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Toachi to La Planadataxi taxi
    4h 26m
    $23–39

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to La Manábus bus Quito
    6h 59m
    $31–36

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 239.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

Trans Macuchi operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to La Maná 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8 and the journey takes 6h.

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