There are 3 ways to get from Machachi to Quilotoa by bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Machachi to Quilotoa is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Machachi to Quilotoa is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $4 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Machachi to Quilotoa. However, there are services departing from Machachi and arriving at Quilotoa via Latacunga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Machachi and Quilotoa is 138 km. The road distance is 87.2 km.
The best way to get from Machachi to Quilotoa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $6 - $12.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Machachi to Quilotoa, including transfers.
Machachi to Quilotoa bus services, operated by Cita Express, depart from Machachi station.
Machachi to Quilotoa bus services, operated by Cita Express, arrive at Latacunga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machachi to Quilotoa is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Machachi to Quilotoa.
There are 30+ hotels available in Quilotoa.
What companies run services between Machachi, Ecuador and Quilotoa, Ecuador?
You can take a bus from Machachi to Quilotoa via Latacunga in around 4h 10m.
Bus from Machachi to Latacunga
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Cooperativa de Transportes CITA Express
- Book at
- ce.novoerponline.com/eboleto
Bus from Latacunga to Quilotoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Cooperativa de Transporte 14 de Octubre
Bus from Latacunga to Quilotoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Cooperativa De Transportes Interprovincial Iliniza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Compañía de Taxis Balcon del Sur SA
- Phone
- +59 322 317 044
Coop. Luis Cordero
- Phone
- +59 322 314 625
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