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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Malacatos is to bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 12h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Malacatos is to car and fly and taxi which takes 3h and costs $190 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Malacatos?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Malacatos. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Malacatos via Loja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

How far is it from Quito to Malacatos?

The distance between Quito and Malacatos is 531 km. The road distance is 641.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Malacatos without a car is to bus which takes 12h 34m and costs $17 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Quito to Malacatos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Malacatos bus from?

Quito to Malacatos bus services, operated by Unión Cariamanga Internacional, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Malacatos bus arrive?

Quito to Malacatos bus services, operated by Unión Cariamanga Internacional, arrive at Loja station.

Can I drive from Quito to Malacatos?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Malacatos is 642 km. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from Quito to Malacatos.

Where can I stay near Malacatos?

There are 21+ hotels available in Malacatos.

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

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

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Car, fly to Loja, taxi
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Loja (LOH)plane UIO - LOH
3. Take the taxi from Loja (LOH) to Malacatostaxi
3h
$196–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lojabus Quito / ...
12h 34m
$17–32
Drive 641.9 km
1. Drive from Quito to Malacatoscar 641.9 km
10h 53m
$37–53
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 Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca to Lojabus
7h 50m
$123–268
Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuencabus Quito
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca to Lojabus Cuenca / ...
13h 23m
$20–50

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Loja (LOH) flights

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Distance: 531.1 km
Duration: 3h

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

Unión Cariamanga Internacional operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Loja hourly. Tickets cost $16–24 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional also services this route once daily.

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