Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Carcelén | Otavalo Carretera Panamericana | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Quitumbe | Otavalo Expreso Tulcan Office | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Carcelén | Otavalo Carretera Panamericana | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Quitumbe | Otavalo Expreso Tulcan Office | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Carcelén | Otavalo Carretera Panamericana | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:07 PM -05.
Get from Quito to Otavalo
The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Quito to Otavalo by bus
How far is Quito from Otavalo?
The distance between Quito and Otavalo is around 52 km (32 miles).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Quito to Otavalo was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $5To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Quito to Otavalo, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $5 to $7 for a bus ticket from Quito to Otavalo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-26.
Usually Expreso Tulcan 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.
