There are 3 ways to get from Quito to Peñaherrera by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Terminal La Ofelia to San José de Minasbus Quito
- Take the taxi from San José de Minas to Peñaherrerataxi
3h 38m$53–68Drive 131.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Peñaherreracar 131.9 km
2h 30m$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Peñaherrerataxi 131.9 km
2h 30m$85–110
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quito to Peñaherrera is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Quito to Peñaherrera is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $7 - $11.
The distance between Quito and Peñaherrera is 137 km. The road distance is 131.9 km.
The best way to get from Quito to Peñaherrera without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 38m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Quito to Peñaherrera, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Peñaherrera is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Quito to Peñaherrera.
There are three+ hotels available in Peñaherrera.
What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Peñaherrera, Ecuador?
There is no direct connection from Quito to Peñaherrera. However, you can take the bus to San José de Minas then take the taxi to Peñaherrera. Alternatively, you can drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Peñaherrera in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +593 09 8020 6716
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Terminal La Ofelia to San José de Minas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +593 099 470 6081
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cooperativa de Transportes Otavalo
Bus from Terminal La Ofelia to San José de Minas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Cooperativa de Transportes Otavalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- $50–110
Compañia de Taxis Balcones de Pichincha
- Phone
- +593 93 995 2067
- Website
- facebook.com
Cooperativa de Taxis Quito Modelo
- Phone
- +593 98 350 5191
- Website
- facebook.com
Rueda Car
- Phone
- +593 95 860 1882
- Website
- ruedacar.ec
Taxi Fedeamigo
- Phone
- +593 98 351 1511
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Llamada Fácil S.A.
- Phone
- +593 99 860 0555
- Website
- taxillamadafacil.com
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