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How to get fromQuito to San Carlosby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to San Carlos by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tena Terminal Terrestrebus bus T. Quitumbe
    4h 17m
    $14–22

  2. Drive 209.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to San Carloscar car 209.2 km
    3h 19m
    $12–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quito to San Carlostaxi taxi 209.2 km
    3h 19m
    $110–140

  4. Bus via Baeza

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Baezabus bus Quito
    2. Take the bus from Baeza to Tenabus bus Quito
    4h 46m
    $18–27

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  • Distance: 219.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and San Carlos, Napo, Ecuador?

Flota Pelileo operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tena Terminal Terrestre every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 4h. Three other operators also service this route.

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