What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Uyuni?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Uyuni is to drive which costs $200 - $290 and takes 2 days 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Uyuni?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Uyuni is to car and fly which takes 13h 44m and costs $290 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Uyuni?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Uyuni. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Uyuni via Municipalidad Del Rímac, Lima - Terminal Arriola and La Paz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.

How far is it from Quito to Uyuni?

The distance between Quito and Uyuni is 2627 km. The road distance is 3521 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Uyuni without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Uyuni without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 3h and costs $160 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Uyuni?

It takes approximately 13h 44m to get from Quito to Uyuni, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Uyuni bus from?

Quito to Uyuni bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Uyuni bus arrive?

Quito to Uyuni bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, arrive at Lima Plaza Norte station.

What is the time difference between Quito and Uyuni?

Uyuni is 1h ahead of Quito. It is currently 8:54 AM in Quito and 9:54 AM in Uyuni.

Can I drive from Quito to Uyuni?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Uyuni is 3521 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Quito to Uyuni.

Where can I stay near Uyuni?

There are 61+ hotels available in Uyuni.

Quito to Uyuni - 4 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and Tour

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Uyuni by car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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Car, fly
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane UIO - UYU
13h 44m
$290–1,032
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Lima - Terminal Arriola to La Pazbus
3. Take the bus from La Paz to Uyunibus
3d 3h
$160–727
Drive 3,521 km
1. Drive from Quito to Uyunicar 3,521 km
2d 3h
$200–289
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Ronco to Punobus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to La Pazshuttle
4. Take the bus from La Paz to Uyunibus
3d 8h
$165–317

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) flights

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12h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,626.6 km
Duration: 13h 44m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Uyuni via Lima Plaza Norte, Municipalidad Del Rímac, Óvalo Arriola, Lima - Terminal Arriola, and La Paz in around 3d 3h.

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