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How to get fromSan Rafael to Atacamesby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Atacames by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus Ibarra
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus bus Santo Domingo
    7h 37m
    $25–35

  2. Drive 349.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Atacamescar car 349.6 km
    5h 8m
    $20–29

  3. Bus via Los Bancos

    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Terrestre Carcelén to San Miguel De Los Bancosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Bancos to Atacamesbus bus
    10h 38m
    $27–46

  4. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Otavalo to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Otavalo
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldasbus bus Quito
    11h 12m
    $24–34

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 449 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from San Rafael to Atacames via Otavalo, Santo Domingo de los Colorados, and Esmeraldas in around 7h 37m.

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