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

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to La Selva by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Alluriquín

    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 La Selvataxi taxi
    6h 22m
    $145–197

  2. Drive 375.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to La Selvacar car 375.2 km
    5h 37m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Vichebus bus Quito
    2. Take the taxi from Viche to La Selvataxi taxi
    7h 45m
    $111–136

  4. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Quito to Atacamesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atacames to Mompichebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mompiche to La Selvataxi taxi
    10h 23m
    $44–72

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 417.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Quito to La Selva. However, you can take the bus to Alluriquín, walk to San Jose de Alluriquin, take the bus to La Union del Toachi, walk to La Union de Toachi, take the bus to Quininde, then take the taxi to La Selva. Alternatively, you can drive from Quito to La Selva in around 5h 37m.

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