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How to get fromQuito to Otavaloby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Otavalo by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus Quito / ...
    1h 22m
    $2–55

  2. Drive 97.1 km

    1. Drive from Quito to Otavalocar car 97.1 km
    1h 27m
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quito to Otavalotaxi taxi 97.1 km
    1h 27m
    $65–80

  4. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quito to Otavaloshuttle bus Tour Los Lagos
    4h 30m
    $120

Quito to Otavalo by bus

Calendar658Weekly Buses
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 22m

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

Flota Imbabura operates a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalo hourly. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Four other operators also service this route.

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