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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Uyuni is to bus and Tour which costs $160 - $290 and takes 3 days 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Uyuni is to car and fly which takes 13h 48m and costs $600 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Uyuni?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Uyuni. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Uyuni via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Oltursa Lima Terminal and La Paz Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

How far is it from Quito to Uyuni?

The distance between Quito and Uyuni is 2627 km. The road distance is 3520.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Uyuni without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $270 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 13h 48m to get from Quito to Uyuni, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Uyuni bus from?

Quito to Uyuni bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Uyuni bus arrive?

Quito to Uyuni bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

What is the time difference between Quito and Uyuni?

Uyuni is 1h ahead of Quito. It is currently 7:58 AM in Quito and 8:58 AM in Uyuni.

Can I drive from Quito to Uyuni?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Uyuni is 3521 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Quito to Uyuni.

Where can I stay near Uyuni?

There are 51+ hotels available in Uyuni.

Quito to Uyuni - 4 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and Tour

There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Uyuni by car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane UIO - UYU
13h 48m
$634–1,136
Bus, Tour
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Punobus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to La Pazshuttle
4. Take the bus from La Paz Bus Terminal to Uyunibus
3d 16h
$162–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Oltursa Lima Terminal to La Pazbus
3. Take the bus from La Paz Bus Terminal to Uyunibus
2d 22h
$273–345
Drive 3,520.9 km
1. Drive from Quito to Uyunicar 3,520.9 km
2d 3h
$200–289

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) flights

18Weekly Planes

14h 45mAverage Duration

$269Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,627.1 km
Duration: 13h 48m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Uyuni via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Oltursa Lima Terminal, and La Paz Bus Terminal in around 2d 22h.

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