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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus Quito / ...
    1h 30m
    $9–14

  2. Drive 72.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to San Rafaelcar car 72.6 km
    1h 2m
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quito Terminal Carcelén to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 72.6 km
    1h 2m
    $45–60

  4. Bus via Otavalo

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus Otavalo
    2h 7m
    $8–11

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 87.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and San Rafael, Imbabura, Ecuador?

Flota Imbabura operates a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalo hourly. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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