Our Quito to Cuenca pass is perfect for those who want to get from the capital city to the city of spring, Cuenca. This pass is ideal for adventurers who want to explore all of the incredible gems that lie between these two cities, from the Quilotoa Lagoon to the Toachi Canyon. If you think that you would like to finish your journey in the city, then consider our Quito to Guayaquil pass.
2 days minimum / No maximum
All your bus journeys on our luxury buses, free extra stops, hotel pickup/drop off, all local taxes and much more… see below for full list.
After booking, you will get a Hop Login code. With this, you can change all your buses, pickup locations and more up to 12 hours before the next bus! Flexible and Easy!
$149
Summary of the main attractions covered under this pass.
Detailed informational guide to each stage of this pass.
All bus times for each stage of this pass. Buses same time every day!
Up to date information regarding our service (e.g. around holiday periods)
You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.
Book NowThe Quito to Cuenca pass is broken down to 2 Hopstages:
Below you’ll see each of those hopstages individually, where you’ll know what to do, recommended number of nights and more!
Pick up from all hotels and hostels in Quito
Bus starts pickups between 6:00am – 6:30am. Your pick up time will be on your confirmation once you put your hotel/hostel.
We recommend spending at least 2 nights in Baños. Whether you prefer a canyoning expedition in the jungle or a day in the hot tub (or maybe both), Baños has something for everybody and that’s why it’s one of Ecuador’s best destinations.
As always, if you love Baños, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!
Pick up from hotels and hostels in Baños (within the city center).
We recommend spending at least 2 nights in Cuenca. The city is most well-known for its splendid colonial architecture, but there are plenty of other things to do besides exploring the historic city center. This is one of our favorite stops and you’re sure to find many incredible activities here!
As always, if you love Cuenca, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!
You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.
Book NowWe have developed a recommened itinerary based on our expertise, with the amount of time to spend in each destination and what to do. This is just a recommendation, you are free to stay however long you want each place as we have buses running every day.
Enter a departure date and you can see our recommended itinerary starting on that day. If you don't have an exact date, just enter any and a recommended itinerary will appear.
Buses operate EVERYDAY in EVERY direction. You can choose where our bus will pick you up in our booking system. Follow our recommended plan here or hop on and hop off as much as you like |
HOPSTAGE 1 |
Quito to Cotopaxi to Quilotoa to Baños | EVERY DAY | ||||||
Quito (Depart) | 06:30 AM | ||||||
Quilotoa Lagoon Viewpoint | 10:30 AM | ||||||
Baños (Arrive) | 3:00 PM | ||||||
Main activities in Baños: Note about Cotopaxi: Note about Quilotoa: |
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Quito to Karina Test | EVERY DAY | ||||||
Quito (Depart) | 06:30 AM | ||||||
Baños (Arrive) | 3:00 PM | ||||||
HOPSTAGE 2 |
Baños to Riobamba to Alausí to Cuenca | Tue/Thu/Sat | ||||||
Baños (Depart) | 07:30 PM | ||||||
Balbanera Church & Laguna de Colta | 04:00 PM | ||||||
Cuenca (Arrive) | 11:00 PM | ||||||
Main activities in Riobamba: Visiting the city’s traditional markets, taking in views of the Chimborazo Volcano. Main activities in Cuenca: |
You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.
Book NowEVERY DAY
06:30AM Every Day
All hostels and hotels in Quito (direct pick-up)
2 Days
$149
We will be taking a short break at the end of December for Christmas and New Year. We do this to give our bus drivers and guides time to spend with their families during these special holidays. As a business, we know this may disappoint some travelers, but we care about our employees the same way we care about our passengers and want to give them a well-deserved rest.
NO BUS ON: 24, 24 & 31 DEC & 1 JAN
IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure you check the bus timetables for each pass as not all routes have daily departures.
Easter weekend holidays: Hostel and tour prices increase in this period. We will not be able to assist you with booking any accommodation during this period. Please book in advance.
Biggest public holidays of the year. Hostel and tour prices increase in this period. We will not be able to assist you with booking any accommodation during this period. Please book in advance.
You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.
Book NowAs well as an unbeatable safety record, Ecuador Hop is also famous for its punctuality and comfort. In South America, where things often run later than scheduled, we are very proud to say we achieve a 98.5% on-time arrival for each trip.
If comparing Ecuador Hop to other bus companies, make sure you check their safety record, past accidents, as well as their Tripadvisor page (if they even bother to have one) as often you will find there is a reason why some bus companies have “cheaper” prices than Peru Hop.
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You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.
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