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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi

Composite routes from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi

Cheapest
5 h 4 min
Car
292 km.
from $16
Other
3 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
232 km.
from $183.27
13 h 6 min
232 km.
from $124.46
8 h 40 min
232 km.
from $5.43
10 h 4 min
232 km.
Select a ticket
18 h 6 min
232 km.
from $109.87

Transport providers

Airlines

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$164.55

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$215.18

Bus operators

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Email:
servicioalcliente@lineasdelosandes.com
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$55.69

Trans Esmeraldas S.A.

Phone:
+593 02 392 2300
Email:
administrativo@transesmeraldas.com
Website:
transesmeraldas.com/
Bus from Guayaquil to Quito
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.19–$24.05

Transportes Ecuador

Phone:
+593 2 2641205
Email:
secretaria@transportesecuador.com.ec
Website:
transportesecuador.com.ec/
Bus from Durán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$17.72

Panamericana Internacional

Phone:
+593 (2) 2557133
Email:
info@panamericana.ec
Website:
panamericana.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$18.99

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
info@cooperativasanta.ec
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$21.52

Flota Imbabura

Phone:
+593 95 889 6029
Website:
flotaimbabura.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$16.46

Micro San Cristobal

Phone:
+593 062 980 273
Email:
microsc71@gmail.com
Website:
microsancristobal.com/oficinas.html
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Quito
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$22.78

Wanderbus Ecuador

Phone:
+593 95 891 1370
Email:
info@wanderbusecuador.com
Website:
wanderbusecuador.com/
Bus from Quito to Cotopaxi
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Fantasy Travel Ecuador

Phone:
+593 98 414 6312
Email:
fantasytravelecuador@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066609611413
Bus from Quito to Volcán
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$137.32

Express Atenas Compañía de Transportes

Phone:
+593 2-300-7007
Email:
expressatenas@hotmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064103738896
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$16.46

Tabby Tour Operator

Phone:
+593 98 737 9303
Email:
tabbytouroperaciones@gmail.com
Website:
beacons.ai/tabbytour
Bus from Plaza San Blas to Cotopaxi
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$68.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi?

The cheapest way to get from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi is to bus and Tour which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 13h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi?

The fastest way to get from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi is to fly and Tour which takes 3h 39m and costs $173.91 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Guayaquil and Cotopaxi?

No, there is no direct bus from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi. However, there are services departing from Guayaquil and arriving at Cotopaxi National Park via Quito Terminal Terrestre Carcelen, La Y and Quito. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi?

The distance between Guayaquil and Cotopaxi is 393 km.

How do I travel from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi without a car?

The best way to get from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi without a car is to bus and Tour via Quito Terminal Terrestre Carcelen which takes 8h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Guayaquil to Cotopaxi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guayaquil to Cotopaxi bus from?

Guayaquil to Cotopaxi bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., depart from Guayaquil station.

Where does the Guayaquil to Cotopaxi bus arrive?

Guayaquil to Cotopaxi bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., arrive at Quito Terminal Carcelén station.

Where can I stay near Cotopaxi?

There are 25+ hotels available in Cotopaxi. Prices start at $11.84 per night.
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