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How to get fromQuito Terminal Carcelén to Cuencaby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane UIO - CUE
    2h 39m
    $72–172

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuencabus bus Quito
    8h 48m
    $11–27

  3. Bus via Ambato

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Ambatobus bus Quito
    2. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus bus Loja
    6h 59m
    $14–20

  4. Drive  427.4 km

    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Cuencacar car 427.4 km
    6h 59m
    $33–47

  5. Bus via Riobamba

    1. Take the bus from Quito CENTRO - Trans Patria Office to Riobambabus bus Riobamba / ...
    2. Take the bus from Riobamba to Cuencabus bus Riobamba
    11h 6m
    $14–43

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Quito Terminal Carcelén, Ecuador and Cuenca, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Cuenca via Ambato in around 6h 59m.

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