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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
Car
250 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

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$27.85–$120.25

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$506.31

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$164.55
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Eloy
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$177.21

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$215.18
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Eloy
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$177.21

Bus operators

Flota Bolivar

Phone:
+591 69414917
Website:
facebook.com/FlotaBolivar/
Bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to El
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.81–$8.23

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
cooploja@loja.telconet.net
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Quevedo
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19

Cooperativa Aloag

Phone:
+593 2-238-9652
Email:
cooptransaloag1977@hotmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/coop.transp.aloag/
Bus from Quito - Terminal Carcelen to Alluriquín
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.33–$11.39
Bus from La Union de Toachi to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.33–$11.39

Trans Macuchi

Phone:
+593 03 268 8142
Email:
cooperativamacuchi@hotmail.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Quevedo
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.90

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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