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How to get fromQuito to San Mateoby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to San Mateo by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Santo Domingo de los Colorados

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus Quito
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus bus Santo Domingo
    5h 13m
    $24–34

  2. Drive 280.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to San Mateocar car 280.9 km
    4h 4m
    $16–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Esmeraldasbus bus Quito
    5h 53m
    $20–36

  4. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldasbus bus Quito
    7h 12m
    $21–29

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 311 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and San Mateo, Esmeraldas, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Quito to San Mateo via Santo Domingo de los Colorados and Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestre in around 5h 13m.

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