What is the cheapest way to get from El Empalme to Quito?

The cheapest way to get from El Empalme to Quito is to drive and shuttle and fly and car which costs $140 - $440 and takes 10h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Empalme to Quito?

The fastest way to get from El Empalme to Quito is to bus and shuttle and fly and car which takes 10h 12m and costs $220 - $800.

How far is it from El Empalme to Quito?

The distance between El Empalme and Quito is 1307 km.

How long does it take to get from El Empalme to Quito?

It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from El Empalme to Quito, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 836+ hotels available in Quito.

El Empalme to Quito - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and shuttle

There are 3 ways to get from El Empalme to Quito by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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

Bus to David, fly, car
best
1. Take the bus from Changuinola to Chiriquí
2. Fly from David (DAV) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)DAV - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
11h 12m
$136–601
Bus, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly, car
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sixaola to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
2. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San José
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)SJO - UIO
4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
10h 12m
$221–794
Drive, shuttle to Limón International Airport, fly, car
1. Drive from El Empalme to Punta de Uva
2. Take a shuttle bus from Punta de Uva to Limon Airport
3. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)LIO - UIO
4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
10h 59m
$141–439

David (DAV) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

16Weekly Planes

5h 25mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Empalme to Quito.

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Distance: 1,306.9 km
Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between El Empalme, Panama and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from El Empalme to Quito. However, you can take the bus to Chiriquí, take the taxi to David (DAV) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can drive to Terminal Sixaola, take the bus to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, walk to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, take the shuttle to San José, walk to San José, take the shuttle to San Jose Airport, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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