International Transport “Rutas de América” is one of the most trustworthy companies when looking for international transportation. You can contact them at the telephone numbers: (02) 2 548 142 / (02) 2 503 611 / (02) 2 503 612 or email them at: rauio@impsat.net.ec
This company has two bus terminals, one in Quito at Selva Alegre Oe1-70 and Av. 10 de Agosto (Tel: 02 2 503 611) and another in Guayaquil on Los Ríos 3021 and Letamendi (Tel: 02 2 452 844) Destinations:
Direct trips: Venezuela, Colombia and Peru
With a stop: Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Brazil Costs:
Caracas – Venezuela: $90.00
Bogotá – Colombia: $60.00
Cali – Colombia: $30.00
Lima – Perú: $50.00
Santiago de Chile: $160.00
La Paz – Bolivia: $145.00
Buenos Aires – Argentina: $200.00
Sao Paulo – Brasil: $240.00
Río de Janeiro – Brasil: $320.00
Departures Schedules :
To the North: Every Wednesday and Sunday at 22:00
To the South: Every Saturday at 22:00
Approximate time:
Caracas: 2 and a half days
Bogotá: 30 hours
Cali: 20 hours
Lima: 32 hours
Santiago: 4 days
Buenos Aires: 7 days
La Paz: 54 hours
Sao Paulo: 6 days
Río de Janeiro: 7 days
Panamericana Internacional Bus Company
Quito: Ave. Colón 852
Tel. (02) 2 557 133
Destinations:
Direct trips: Venezuela
With a stop: Colombia, Perú, Chile and Argentina
Costs:
Caracas – Venezuela: $100.00
Bogotá – Colombia: $65.00
Cali – Colombia: $45.00
Lima – Perú: $38.00
Santiago de Chile: $180.00
Buenos Aires – Argentina: $280.00
Times: There are different departure times. The only set time is to Caracas: Every Monday at 22:00.
Approximate times:
Caracas: 3 days
Bogotá: 28 hours
Cali: 18 hours
Lima: 38 hours
Santiago: 4 days
Buenos Aires: 6 days
National Bus Terminal
The most important bus terminals in the country are: Quito: El Cumandá Bus Terminal
Sector El Cumandá, in front of the Ministry of Defense
Tel. (02) 2 289 047 ext1 Guayaquil: Jaime Roldós Aguilera Bus Terminal
Av. de las Américas, northern tip of the Airport
Tel. (04) 2 297 527 Cuenca: Tel: (07) 2 858 482
If you are in another city in the country, finding the bus terminal could be complicated, just ask somebody from the area that will kindly help you find it.
National Bus Companies
The bus companies that can take you to different destinations within Ecuador are: Flota Imbabura Quito: Manuel Larrea 1211
Tel: (02) 2 236 940 / (02) 2 572 657
Guayaquil: Luque 1028
Telf: (02) 2 320 925 / (02) 2 297 649
Destinations: Guayaquil, Cuenca, Manta, Tulcán, Ibarra
Times: 7:00 – 23:40
Departure times: Every hour to each of the destinations
Costs: Guayaquil: $7.00, Cuenca: $12.00, Manta: $8.00, Tulcán: $4.80, Ibarra: $2.50 Transportes Panamericana Quito: Av. Colón 852
Tel: (02) 2 551 839 / (02) 2 570 900
Guayaquil: Naval MZ 8
Tel: (02) 2 284 491 / (02) 2 297 682
Destinations: This bus service covers all of the important cities in the country. The routes go from the province of El Carchi down to Loja, it also covers the coastal region (no trips to the Ecuadorian jungle however).
Times: Every destination has its specific time but in general, departure times go from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Costs: The most expensive ticket is to Loja and costs $15.00, the cheapest is to Ibarra and costs $2.50. Trans Esmeraldas Quito: Santa María 870 and 9 de Octubre
Tel: (02) 2 505 099 / (02) 2 572 996
Guayaquil
Tel: (02) 2 297 642
Destinations: Esmeraldas, Atacames, El Coca, Lago Agrio, Manta and Salinas
Times: From 6:00am, buses depart every hour to Esmeraldas. The rest of the destinations depart starting at 8:00 pm.
Costs: Costs range between $7.00 and $9.00
Transportes Ecuador Quito: Juan L. Mera N21-44
Tel: (02) 2 503 842 / (02) 2 572 554
Guayaquil
Tel: (04) 2 297 040
Destination: Guayaquil – Quito – Guayaquil and vice versa
Times: Every two hours from 5:30 am – 1:00 am
Costs: $9.00
Approximate time: 8 hours.
Transportes Occidental Quito: Manuel Coronado and Rafael García
Tel: (02) 2 570 429 / (02) 2 570 042
Guayaquil
Tel: (04) 2 297 618
Destinations: Machala, Guayaquil, Guaquillas, Pasaje, Santa Rosa, Esmeraldas (covers the coast of Ecuador)
Costs: All costs range between $6.00 and $8.00
Times: 6:15 – 11:45
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