What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Puno?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Puno is to bus and drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 46h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Puno?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Puno is to car and fly which takes 11h 20m and costs $350 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Puno?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Puno. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Puno via Municipalidad Del Rímac and Terminal Ronco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Quito to Puno?

The distance between Quito and Puno is 2018 km. The road distance is 3003.3 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Puno without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Puno without a car is to bus via Lima which takes 2 days 9h and costs $110 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Puno?

It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Quito to Puno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Puno bus from?

Quito to Puno bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Puno bus arrive?

Quito to Puno bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, arrive at Lima Plaza Norte station.

Can I drive from Quito to Puno?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Puno is 3003 km. It takes approximately 42h 4m to drive from Quito to Puno.

Where can I stay near Puno?

There are 305+ hotels available in Puno.

Quito to Puno - 6 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Quito to Puno by car, plane, or bus

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Car, fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane UIO - JUL
11h 20m
$355–955
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Plaza Nortebus Lima
2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Punobus Lima
2d 13h
$91–152
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Zapotillobus
2. Drive from Zapotillo to Terminal Terrestre Las Lomascar
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Las Lomas to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Ronco to Punobus
46h 40m
$116–167
Drive 3,003.3 km
1. Drive from Quito to Punocar 3,003.3 km
42h 4m
$452–652
Car, fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane UIO - AQP
3. Take the bus from Arequipa to Punobus
13h 23m
$177–430
Bus via Lima
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Plaza Nortebus Lima
2. Take the bus from Terminal Ronco to Punobus Puno
2d 9h
$111–187

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) flights

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9h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,017.7 km
Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Puno, Peru?

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Puno via Lima Plaza Norte, Municipalidad Del Rímac, José Galvez, and Terminal Ronco in around 2d 9h.

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