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How to get fromQuito to San Rafael Fallsby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to San Rafael Falls by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via San Luis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Luisbus bus Quito
    3h 16m
    $13–20

  2. Drive 176.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito to San Rafael Fallscar car 176.5 km
    2h 45m
    $10–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quito to San Rafael Fallstaxi taxi 176.5 km
    2h 45m
    $95–120

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to El Reventadorbus bus Quito
    4h 52m
    $16–23

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  • Distance: 186.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and San Rafael Falls, Ecuador?

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Luis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 3h 6m.

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