What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Portovelo Canton?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Portovelo Canton is to bus which costs $16 - $27 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Portovelo Canton?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Portovelo Canton is to car and fly and taxi which takes 3h 31m and costs $210 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Portovelo Canton?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Portovelo Canton. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Portovelo via Zaruma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Quito to Portovelo Canton?

The distance between Quito and Portovelo Canton is 563 km. The road distance is 562.5 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Portovelo Canton without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Portovelo Canton without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $16 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Portovelo Canton?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Quito to Portovelo Canton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Portovelo Canton bus from?

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

Where does the Quito to Portovelo Canton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Quito to Portovelo Canton?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Portovelo Canton is 563 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Quito to Portovelo Canton.

Where can I stay near Portovelo Canton?

There are six+ hotels available in Portovelo Canton.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Quito to Portovelo Canton 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 Portovelo Cantontaxi
3h 31m
$215–255
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 Portovelobus Zaruma
13h 28m
$13–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Zarumabus Quito-Zaruma / ...
7h 5m
$16–26
Drive 562.5 km
1. Drive from Quito to Portovelo Cantoncar 562.5 km
8h 33m
$32–47
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 Portovelobus
4h 18m
$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 Santa Rosabus
4. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Portovelobus
8h 2m
$125–265

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

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Distance: 562.8 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Portovelo Canton, 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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