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There are 5 ways to get from Quito to Atacames (Region) by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Alluriquínbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Union de Toachi to Quinindebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Quininde to Atacames (Region)taxi taxi
    5h 31m
    $110–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Atacamesbus bus Atacames / ...
    7h 15m
    $18–33

  3. Drive  323.4 km

    1. Drive from Quito to Atacames (Region)car car 323.4 km
    4h 45m
    $25–35

  4. Bus via Santo Domingo de los Colorados

    1. Take the bus from Quito to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus Quito
    2. Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Esmeraldas Terminal Terrestrebus bus Santo Domingo
    6h 18m
    $25–40

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Quito to Atacamesbus bus Quito
    7h 16m
    $21–26

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  • Distance: 365.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Atacames (Region), Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Quito to Atacames (Region) via Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Esmeraldas, and Atacames in around 6h 18m.

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