What is the travel distance from Cuenca to Quito?

The distance between Cuenca and Quito is approximately 308 km (191 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cuenca to Quito?

Buses departing from Terminal Terrestre in Cuenca will take you to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe de Quito in Quito.

Bus Cuenca to Quito from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cuenca to Quito on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	8h 20m	4:50am	Quitumbe	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	6h 40m	1:40am	Quitumbe	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	9h	5:30am	Carcelén	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	9h	7:40am	Carcelén	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	8h 20m	7:50am	Quitumbe	No tags

Next departures for Cuenca to Quito on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	8h 20m	4:50am	Quitumbe	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	6h 40m	1:40am	Quitumbe	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	9h	5:30am	Carcelén	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	9h	7:40am	Carcelén	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	8h 20m	7:50am	Quitumbe	No tags

Next departures for Cuenca to Quito on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	8h 20m	4:50am	Quitumbe	Cheapest
Bus	12:20pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	6h 40m	7:00pm	Quitumbe	Fastest
Bus	12:20pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	7h 10m	7:30pm	Carcelén	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	9h	5:30am	Carcelén	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Cuenca Bus Terminal	9h	7:40am	Carcelén	No tags

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Get from Cuenca to Quito

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

8h 20mAverage Duration

293 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cuenca and Quito?

Stops in Cuenca

A
Terminal Terrestre
Avenue España, Cuenca, Ecuador
B
Cuenca
Gil Ramírez Dávalos 1-33 y Sebastián de Belcazar, Avenue España, Cuenca EC01.01.05, Ecuador

Stops in Quito

A
Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe de Quito
Quito EC170146, Ecuador
B
Av. Mariscal Sucre
Av. Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre 2756, Quito, Ecuador
C
Terminal Carcelen
Calle Capri, Quito EC170144, Ecuador

Compare bus companies

Flota Imbabura

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi0

Cooperativa Loja

5/51 reviews

Viajeros

EC Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Rider Express, Orléans Express, Peter Pan, Superciva, Megabus

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cuenca, EC to Quito by bus

What is the travel distance from Cuenca to Quito?
The distance between Cuenca and Quito is approximately 308 km (191 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cuenca to Quito?
Buses departing from Terminal Terrestre in Cuenca will take you to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe de Quito in Quito.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$25

11-23

$25

Today

$25

11-25

$25

11-26

$25

11-27

$25

11-28

$25

11-29

$25

The cheapest trip from Cuenca, EC to Quito was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cuenca, EC to Quito, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $29 for a bus ticket from Cuenca, EC to Quito based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Cooperativa Loja will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.