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The shortest direct flights to Quito leave from Huston, Texas, USA. The flight was about six hours. The customs officials were quite nice and polite, and everything goes pretty smoothly at the George Bush airport.
If you don't mind a little extra time on the plane, you can also leave from Florida for a direct flight. Leave a Comment
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While coming out from the luggese collection you would see the agents are weaving their hands and smiling at you through their ticket windows. Ignore those women and just walk out of the departure lounge to get a taxi from the outside. These are radio taxi and cheaper you get a treceipt on payment and show that to the next taxi to leave. From inside ticket agents you will be given a large family-size a/c transport spending of course few USD more. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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The bus network is very effective but you can sometimes feel lazy enough to take a taxi. Bargain the price, especially with a bagpack in you back... Leave a Comment Theme: Bicycle
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Buses in Quito are cheap and easy to take. You can go around the city very easily without spending too much money.
The only thing is the polution and the horrible sound they produce (like a monster's breathing). Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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I think the best way to travel around in Quito is the trole. It is fast and cheap ($0.25) although it can be crowded during rush hours. It runs every few minutes. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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Besides the usual taxis and buses found all over the city, Quitoo has a limited trolley-like metro system. It's quite good and cheap... taking you from the new area of Quito to downtown and more. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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Trolley bises operate in Quito. Go the picture from the taxi on the way to my hostel from the airport. I did use public transport in Quito which happens to be very cheap. To get to old town which is set on the hills, bus is a a good way. Though walking is great to see around but high altitude makes you tired soon. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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When not on an arranged tour, walking and taxi rides are the way to go. A new trolley system and a 'Eco-via' also provide safe and reliable service though sometimes they may be a bit crowded.
The Trolley and Bus Ecológico run north-south and serve the west and east sides of Quito respectively. The Trolley begins at the juncture of 10 de Agosto, Avenida America, and Avenida de la Prensa and follows 10 de Agosto to the mall El Recreo located on Avenida Maldonado in the Old City.
The Bus Ecológico stretches north-south on Avenida 6 de Diciembre.
Buses
Two classes of color-coded buses run in Quito: popular and selectivo (sometimes called ejecutivo). Popular buses (blue) are the less expensive and correspondingly, are considerably less comfortable. They are always jammed packed and commonly spew black diesel smoke that leaks into the cabin. Furthermore, watch your stuff when riding popular buses, wandering hands frequently probe your belongings.
Selectivos (red) cost about twice as much as populares but they are well worth it. For about 10 cents more you will have your own seat (no standing is permitted) and run much less of a risk of being robbed. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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There are plenty of taxis; a ride from the airport is about $5, tips are not expected.
There are basically two avenues with a trolleybus and an electric bus running along each from the outer suburbs to the center. Ride is 25c. They are fast, efficient, new and come very frequently.
There is a vast number of private buses that cruise around, ride is about 35c. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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