How to get from Quito to Chiquintad
3 ways, 292 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 8h 51m | $20–26 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 8h 51m | $130–195 estimated |
| Fly | 10h 2m | $100–150 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Quito to Chiquintad?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 8h 51m door to door. The straight-line distance is 292 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Quito to Chiquintad?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $20. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Quito to Chiquintad?
- About 1h 2m in the air (UIO → GYE), about 10h 2m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $100–150; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Chiquintad from Quito by road?
- About 436 km, roughly 8h 51m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $20–26; tolls and parking are extra.