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How to get fromQuito to Cuicochaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Cuicocha by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus Quito / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Otavalo to Cuicochataxi taxi
    1h 43m
    $16–22

  2. Drive 96.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Cuicochacar car 96.1 km
    1h 29m
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Cuicochataxi taxi 96.1 km
    1h 29m
    $65–80

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalobus bus Otavalo
    2h 21m
    $15–20

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 97.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Cuicocha, Ecuador?

Cooperativa de Transporte Los Lagos operates a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Otavalo every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h.

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