What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Santa Rosa is to bus which costs $14 - $28 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Santa Rosa is to car and fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Santa Rosa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Santa Rosa. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Quito to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Quito and Santa Rosa is 460 km. The road distance is 491.7 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Santa Rosa without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $14 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Quito to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Santa Rosa bus from?

Quito to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Transportes Occidentales, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Quito to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Transportes Occidentales, arrive at Santa Rosa station.

Can I drive from Quito to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Santa Rosa is 492 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Quito to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 43+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Quito to Santa Rosa - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Quito to Santa Rosa by car, plane, bus, or taxi

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Car, fly to Santa Rosa Regional Airport
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane UIO - ETR
2h 19m
$195–518
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Santa Rosabus Quito
10h
$14–28
Drive 491.7 km
1. Drive from Quito to Santa Rosacar 491.7 km
7h 21m
$28–41
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
6h 2m
$122–260
Car, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane UIO - GYE
3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Santa Rosataxi
4h 53m
$220–315
Car, fly to Loja, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Loja (LOH)plane UIO - LOH
3. Take the bus from Catamayo to Santa Rosabus
6h 57m
$183–217
Bus via Machala
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Machalabus Quito
12h 25m
$18–32

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) flights

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Distance: 460.4 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Santa Rosa, El Oro, Ecuador?

Transportes Occidentales operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Santa Rosa 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–28 and the journey takes 10h. Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional also services this route once daily.

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