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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Quito is to taxi and bus via Huancayo which costs $120 - $190 and takes 41h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Quito is to taxi and fly and car which takes 7h 2m and costs $310 - $950.

How far is it from Cuenca to Quito?

The distance between Cuenca and Quito is 1486 km. The road distance is 2087 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Quito without a car is to taxi and bus via Huancayo which takes 41h 45m and costs $120 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Cuenca to Quito, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Quito is 2087 km. It takes approximately 31h 39m to drive from Cuenca to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 891+ hotels available in Quito.

Cuenca to Quito - 5 ways to travel via taxi, plane, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cuenca to Quito by taxi, plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Francisco Carle Airport, fly, car
best
1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU)
2. Fly from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)JAU - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
7h 2m
$314–903
Taxi, bus via Huancayo
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to Chilca
2. Take the bus from Chilca to Lima
3. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
41h 45m
$124–185
Drive 2,087 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Quito2,087 km
31h 39m
$314–454
Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly, car
1. Drive from Cuenca to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)
2. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)AYP - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
9h 12m
$184–717
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to Pampas
2. Take the bus from Pampas to Lima - La Victoria
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
47h 56m
$201–321

Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 5mAverage Duration

$186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,486.4 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Peru and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Cuenca to Quito. However, you can take the taxi to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chilca, take the bus to Lima, then take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe.

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