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Popular Transportation | Other Transportation Tips | All Tips (38) 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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For me, and I'm going to go out on a limb and say for the majority of visitors to Quito, the most useful bus routes will be the north-south links between the Old Town and La Mariscal. Fortunately, it's very easy to make this connection cheaply and conveniently.
There are three main bus networks. The Trole, which uses electric trolley buses and runs along Avenida 10 de Agosto in the Old Town and along Avenida Maldonado and run most of the day (not after 11:15 pm on weekdays and 12:35 am on Fridays and Saturdays). For connections between the Old Town and La Mariscal, it makes no difference which bus you get on, they all follow this route.
The Ecovia runs between La Marin in the Old Town and along Avenida 6 de Diciembre through La Mariscal. While it's not electric, is is eco-friendly, which means the buses are low emissions vehicles and they are just as easy to use. Again, any bus will connect you to the Old Town or La Mariscal.
The Metrobus Q runs from 6am to 10pm and also runs low emissions vehicles from the Universidad Central at the southwestern edge of the new town to the airport along Avenida America and Avenida de la Prensa. I didn't actually take the "Q", but it looks like a great option.
There is a flat fare of $.25 for the buses! Not a bad deal! Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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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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I was totally amazed... taxis in Quito are so cheap. I remember going almost all around the city and just paying USD$3.50!!, drivers know most of the places and are ready to talk to you about any question. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Safari Tours.
One of the most reliable agency in Quito, Safari Tours is excellent for any kind of tour in Ecuador. They have a variety of well organised expeditions or trips to fit all tastes. It's not cheap but the company are associated with more than one boat companies or travelling experts so they can give you a range of different prices. Whatever your needs or desires are, they can find the best solution. Go climbing, jungle trekking, sightseeing or even shopping in the famous Ecuadorian markets under their care. You 'll have your peace of mind, as they are seriously taking care of every client. The staff are very efficient, knowledgeable and polite.
By the way the famous bar and restaurant “ Magic Bean” is across the street.
Foch E5-39 & Juan Leon Mera.
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