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How to get fromQuito to Palmiraby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus bus Riobamba / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Riobamba to Palmirataxi taxi
    4h 9m
    $33–53

  2. Drive 235.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to Palmiracar car 235.9 km
    3h 34m
    $14–20

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quito to Palmirataxi taxi 235.9 km
    3h 34m
    $130–160

  4. Bus via Riobamba

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus bus Quito
    5h 36m
    $24–33

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Alausíbus bus Quito
    5h 49m
    $25–34

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  • Distance: 237.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Palmira, Chimborazo, Ecuador?

Riobamba Cooperativa de Transportes operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobamba every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Cooperativa Trans Vencedores also services this route every 4 hours.

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