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42 h 40 min
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Cusco, Peru → Quito, Ecuador

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cusco to Quito

Composite routes from Cusco to Quito

Cheapest
42 h 40 min
Car
2771 km.
from $152
Fastest
3 h 26 min
Plane
Other
2 d 9 h 55 min
1644 km.
from $167.91
39 h 25 min
1644 km.
from $185.39
2 d 6 h 10 min
1644 km.
from $270.26

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
JetSMART
Website
LATAM Chile
Website
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
Website
JetSMART
Website
5h 27m
Friday
$89.19–$254.83
LATAM Chile
Website
4h 53m
Every day
$267.57–$1,083.02
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
Website
7h 20m
Every day
$254.83–$1,401.56
Bus operators
Found: 8
Cruz Del Sur International
Website
Expreso Los Chankas
Website
Cruz del Sur
Website
Lineas de Los Andes
Website
Oltursa
Website
Transportes Occidentales
Website
Transportes Ecuador
Website
Panamericana Internacional
Website
Cruz Del Sur International
Website
35h 35m
Once a week
$61.16–$108.30
+51 1 311-5050
+51 1 311-5050
Call
Expreso Los Chankas
Website
21h
Twice daily
$33.13–$43.32
+51 1 3827298
+51 1 3827298
Call
Cruz del Sur
Website
21h 20m
Twice a week
$43.32–$76.45
+51 1 311 5050
+51 1 311 5050
Call
Lineas de Los Andes
Website
9h 30m
Once daily
$114.67–$152.90
+51 9 6788 4526
+51 9 6788 4526
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Oltursa
Website
25h
4 times a day
$26.76–$44.60
+51 994 656 518
+51 994 656 518
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transportes Occidentales
Website
1h 11m
Hourly
$5.61–$8.92
(+59) 0 2303-4291
(+59) 0 2303-4291
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transportes Ecuador
Website
5h 31m
Hourly
$15.93–$17.20
+593 2 2641205
+593 2 2641205
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Panamericana Internacional
Website
6h 39m
3 times a day
$11.47–$16.56
+593 (2) 2557133
+593 (2) 2557133
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Quito is to bus which costs $86.96 - $163.04 and takes 2 days 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cusco to Quito is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $239.13 - $532.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Cusco and Quito?

No, there is no direct bus from Cusco to Quito. However, there are services departing from Cusco and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Babahoyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 25m.

How far is it from Cusco to Quito?

The distance between Cusco and Quito is 1699 km. The road distance is 2856.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cusco to Quito without a car is to bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE) which takes 39h 25m and costs $141.30 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Cusco to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cusco to Quito bus from?

Cusco to Quito bus services, operated by Expreso Los Chankas, depart from Cusco station.

Bus or fly from Cusco to Quito?

The best way to get from Cusco to Quito is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $239.13 - $532.61 . Alternatively, you can bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE), which costs $141.30 - $195.65 and takes 39h 25m.

Where does the Cusco to Quito bus arrive?

Cusco to Quito bus services, operated by Expreso Los Chankas, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

Can I drive from Cusco to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Quito is 2856 km. It takes approximately 41h 58m to drive from Cusco to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 835+ hotels available in Quito. Prices start at $34.24 per night.
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