Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to San Carlos

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Quito to San Carlos by bus, car, or taxi

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

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Puerto Quitobus bus Quito
    3h 26m
    $18–22

  2. Drive 162.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Terminal La Ofelia to San Carloscar car 162.5 km
    2h 18m
    $10–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Terminal La Ofelia to San Carlostaxi taxi 162.5 km
    2h 18m
    $100–130

  4. Bus via San Miguel De Los Bancos

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Los Bancosbus bus Atacames / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Miguel De Los Bancos to Puerto Quitobus bus Quito Terminal Terrestre Carcelén / ...
    4h 1m
    $29–41

  5. Bus via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Puerto Quitobus bus Quito
    4h 21m
    $18–22

  6. Bus via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe #2

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Terrestre Carcelén to Puerto Quitobus bus Quito Terminal Terrestre Carcelén / ...
    4h 30m
    $18–42

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Quito to San Carlos.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

Cooperativa de Transportes "Kennedy" operates a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Puerto Quito once daily. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.