What is the distance between Quito and Banos?

The distance between Quito and Banos is around 136 km (84 miles).

Bus Quito to Banos from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Quito to Banos on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Quitumbe	4h 40m	12:45pm	Baños De Agua Santa Estación De Bus	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Quitumbe	4h 40m	12:45pm	Baños De Agua Santa Estación De Bus	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Quitumbe	4h 40m	12:40pm	Baños De Agua Santa Estación De Bus	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Quitumbe	4h 15m	1:00pm	Baños De Agua Santa Estación De Bus	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Quitumbe	4h 15m	10:05pm	Baños De Agua Santa Estación De Bus	No tags

Get from Quito to Banos

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 15mAverage Duration

124 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expreso Baños

3.5/56 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness5

Users have reported that the service left on time and even arrived slightly earlier than expected, with friendly and helpful staff offering snacks throughout the journey. However, some users noted that the toilet was not operational during their trip, which could be inconvenient for passengers needing facilities en route.

Expreso Baños Quito Banos recent customer reviews

Left on time and arrived slightly earlier than expected. Friendly and helpful staff. Snacks were offered throughout the trip

Yana K.

June 16, 2025

Toilet not operating (locked and not in use), no real breaks, only pickups for others which loses lots of time on the trajectory.

Nick B.

April 3, 2025

Amazonas

2/59 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0

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

What is the distance between Quito and Banos?
The distance between Quito and Banos is around 136 km (84 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$8

11-25

$8

Today

$8

11-27

$8

11-28

$8

11-29

$8

11-30

$8

12-01

$8

The cheapest trip from Quito to Banos, EC was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $8 for a bus ticket from Quito to Banos, EC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-27.