There are 4 ways to get from Mindo to Quilotoa by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Tour
best- Take the bus from Mindo to Terminal La OfeliaMindo
- Take the bus from Plaza San Blas to QuilotoaQuilotoa Tour
7h 26m$54Drive 202.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Mindo to Quilotoa202.2 km
3h 38m$12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mindo to Quilotoa202.2 km
3h 38m$100–130Tour
- Take the bus from Mindo to QuitoQuito
- Take the bus from Quito to QuilotoaJacamar Pass
15h 30m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mindo to Quilotoa is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Mindo to Quilotoa is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Mindo to Quilotoa. However, there are services departing from Mindo and arriving at Quilotoa via Terminal de la Ofelia, Quito Terminal Carcelén and Plaza San Blas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Mindo and Quilotoa is 232 km. The road distance is 202.2 km.
The best way to get from Mindo to Quilotoa without a car is to bus and Tour which takes 7h 26m and costs $54.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Mindo to Quilotoa, including transfers.
Mindo to Quilotoa bus services, operated by Cooperativa Flor Del Valle, depart from Mindo station.
Mindo to Quilotoa bus services, operated by Cooperativa Flor Del Valle, arrive at Terminal La Ofelia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mindo to Quilotoa is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Mindo to Quilotoa.
There are 33+ hotels available in Quilotoa.
What companies run services between Mindo, Ecuador and Quilotoa, Ecuador?
You can take a bus from Mindo to Quilotoa via Terminal La Ofelia, Terminal de la Ofelia, Quito Terminal Carcelén, Banco Central, and Plaza San Blas in around 7h 26m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Bus from Mindo to Terminal La Ofelia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +593 98 737 9303
- tabbytouroperaciones@gmail.com
- Website
- beacons.ai
Bus from Plaza San Blas to Quilotoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $49
- Schedules at
- beacons.ai
- Phone
- +593 98 335 9796
- quindetour@gmail.com
- Website
- quitotourbus.com
Bus from Mindo to Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $79
- Website
- https://quitotourbus.com/en/home
- Phone
- +593 95 891 1370
- info@wanderbusecuador.com
- Website
- wanderbusecuador.com
Bus from Quito to Quilotoa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- wanderbusecuador.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, Flying into Beijing?, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.






