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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Piñas is to bus which costs $17 - $28 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Piñas is to car and fly and taxi which takes 3h 46m and costs $220 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Piñas?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Piñas. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Piñas via Zaruma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Quito to Piñas?

The distance between Quito and Piñas is 575 km. The road distance is 549.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Piñas without a car is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $17 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Quito to Piñas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Piñas bus from?

Quito to Piñas bus services, operated by Cooperativa Piñas Interprovincial, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Piñas bus arrive?

Quito to Piñas bus services, operated by Cooperativa Piñas Interprovincial, arrive at Zaruma station.

Can I drive from Quito to Piñas?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Piñas is 550 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Quito to Piñas.

Where can I stay near Piñas?

There are six+ hotels available in Piñas.

Quito to Piñas - 6 ways to travel via car, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Quito to Piñas by car, plane, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 Piñastaxi
3h 46m
$220–265
Bus via Santa Rosa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Santa Rosabus Quito Terminal Quitumbe / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Piñasbus Zaruma
13h 13m
$13–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Zarumabus Quito-Zaruma / ...
7h 19m
$17–27
Drive 549.9 km
1. Drive from Quito to Piñascar 549.9 km
8h 19m
$32–45
Car, fly to Santa Rosa Regional Airport, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane UIO - ETR
3. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Piñasbus
4h 3m
$197–522
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 Cuenca to Machalabus
4. Take the bus from Machala to Piñasbus
7h 52m
$123–266

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

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50 minAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 575.4 km
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Cooperativa Piñas Interprovincial operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Zaruma 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–24 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Transportes TAC also services this route every 4 hours.

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