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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Saraguro is to bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE) which costs $17 - $45 and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Saraguro is to car and fly and bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $150 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Saraguro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Saraguro Canton. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Quito to Saraguro?

The distance between Quito and Saraguro is 496 km. The road distance is 548.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Saraguro without a car is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs $15 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Quito to Saraguro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Saraguro bus from?

Quito to Saraguro bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Saraguro bus arrive?

Quito to Saraguro bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, arrive at Saraguro Canton station.

Can I drive from Quito to Saraguro?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Saraguro is 548 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Quito to Saraguro.

Where can I stay near Saraguro?

There are three+ hotels available in Saraguro.

Quito to Saraguro - 8 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Quito to Saraguro by car, plane, bus, 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.

Car, fly to Cuenca, bus
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE)plane UIO - CUE
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca to Saraguro Cantonbus
5h 36m
$91–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Saraguro Cantonbus Quito
9h 58m
$15–27
Drive 548.4 km
1. Drive from Quito to Saragurocar 548.4 km
9h 4m
$32–45
Car, fly to Loja, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Loja (LOH)plane UIO - LOH
3. Take the bus from Catamayo to Saragurobus
5h 22m
$152–196
Car, fly to Santa Rosa Regional Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane UIO - ETR
3. Take the taxi from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Saragurotaxi
5h 42m
$235–275
Bus via Riobamba
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus
2. Take the bus from Riobamba to Cuencabus
3. Take the bus from Cuenca to Saragurobus
11h 53m
$19–51
Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuencabus Quito / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca to Saraguro Cantonbus Saraguro
12h 11m
$18–40
Bus via Loja
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lojabus Quito / ...
2. Take the bus from Loja to Saragurobus Cuenca / ...
13h 40m
$18–36

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

37Weekly Planes

56 minAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Quito to Saraguro.

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Distance: 496.1 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Saraguro Canton once daily. Tickets cost $15–27 and the journey takes 9h 58m.

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