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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Quito to El Empalme

Composite routes from Quito to El Empalme

Cheapest
4 h 11 min
Car
245 km.
from $13
Other
5 h 14 min
152 km.
from $40.20
4 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
152 km.
from $76.74
6 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
152 km.
from $81.63

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Air Europa
Website
KLM
Website
LATAM Chile
Website
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
Website
Air Europa
Website
50 min
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$27.85–$120.25
KLM
Website
1h
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$126.58–$506.31
LATAM Chile
Website
54 min
Every day
$43.04–$164.55
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
Website
57 min
Every day
$44.30–$215.18
Bus operators
Found: 4
Flota Bolivar
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional
Website
Cooperativa Aloag
Website
Trans Macuchi
Flota Bolivar
Website
3h 29m
Hourly
$4.81–$8.23
+591 69414917
+591 69414917
Call
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional
Website
3h 56m
3 times a day
$10.76–$15.19
+59 07 257 1861
+59 07 257 1861
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa Aloag
Website
1h 20m
Once daily
$6.33–$11.39
+593 2-238-9652
+593 2-238-9652
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Trans Macuchi
5h
Hourly
$7.90
+593 03 268 8142
+593 03 268 8142
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to El Empalme?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to El Empalme is to bus which costs $7.61 - $16.30 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to El Empalme?

The fastest way to get from Quito to El Empalme is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $13.04 - $20.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Quito and El Empalme?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to El Empalme. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at El Empalme via Quevedo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Quito to El Empalme?

The distance between Quito and El Empalme is 299 km. The road distance is 248.8 km.

How do I travel from Quito to El Empalme without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to El Empalme without a car is to bus via Alluriquín which takes 5h 14m and costs $30.43 - $45.65 .

How long does it take to get from Quito to El Empalme?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Quito to El Empalme, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to El Empalme bus from?

Quito to El Empalme bus services, operated by Trans Macuchi, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Train, bus or fly from Quito to El Empalme?

The best way to get from Quito to El Empalme is to bus via Alluriquín which takes 5h 14m and costs $30.43 - $45.65 . There are no good options to train or bus between Quito to El Empalme.

Where does the Quito to El Empalme bus arrive?

Quito to El Empalme bus services, operated by Trans Macuchi, arrive at Quevedo station.

Can I drive from Quito to El Empalme?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to El Empalme is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Quito to El Empalme.

Where can I stay near El Empalme?

There are seven+ hotels available in El Empalme. Prices start at $12.77 per night.
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