There are 4 ways to get from Quito to San Rafael Falls by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via San Luis
best- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Luisbus Quito
3h 16m$13–20Drive 176.4 km
- Drive from Quito to San Rafael Fallscar 176.4 km
2h 45m$14–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Quito to San Rafael Fallstaxi 176.4 km
2h 45m$85–110Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to El Reventadorbus Quito
4h 52m$16–23
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quito to San Rafael Falls is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Quito to San Rafael Falls is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Quito to San Rafael Falls. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at San Luis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Quito and San Rafael Falls is 187 km. The road distance is 176.4 km.
The best way to get from Quito to San Rafael Falls without a car is to bus via San Luis which takes 3h 16m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Quito to San Rafael Falls, including transfers.
Quito to San Rafael Falls bus services, operated by BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.
Quito to San Rafael Falls bus services, operated by BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo, arrive at San Luis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quito to San Rafael Falls is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Quito to San Rafael Falls.
What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and San Rafael Falls, Ecuador?
BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Luis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 3h 6m.
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Luis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to El Reventador
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Compañia de Taxis Balcones de Pichincha
- Phone
- +593 93 995 2067
- Website
- facebook.com
Cooperativa de Taxis Quito Modelo
- Phone
- +593 98 350 5191
- Website
- facebook.com
Rueda Car
- Phone
- +593 95 860 1882
- Website
- ruedacar.ec
Taxi Fedeamigo
- Phone
- +593 98 351 1511
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Llamada Fácil S.A.
- Phone
- +593 99 860 0555
- Website
- taxillamadafacil.com
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