How to get from Quito to Baños, Ecuador

Baños Agua Santa is an iconic destination in Ecuador. Here we explain how to get there from Quito, either by car, bus or with the exclusive private transportation of Luna Volcán.

Options to get from Quito to Baños

Travel by car from Quito

Recommended route from the commercial area:

  • Take Avenida Simón Bolívar south to Tambillo.

  • Join the Panamericana Sur passing through Alóag, Lasso, the Latacunga side pass, Salcedo and the Ambato side pass.

  • Continue until you reach Baños de Agua Santa.

Recommended route from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Tababela):

  • Take the Intervalles road through Pifo to San Rafael.

  • At the Colibrí traffic circle, continue to Amaguaña and Tambillo.

  • Merge onto the Panamericana Sur and follow the route mentioned above.

Distance: 200 km.

Estimated travel time: 3 hours.

Private transportation with Luna Volcán

  • Enjoy a comfortable and safe service with Luna Volcán.

  • Reservations and more information here.

  • Ideal for couples, families or small groups who want a personalized experience from Quito to Baños.

Public transportation from Quito to Baños

Buses from Quitumbe Terminal

  • Transportes Amazonas: 06:20 - 06:55 - 07:20 - 07:45 - 08:15 - 09:10 - 10:20 - 10:50 - 11:45 - 13:15 - 14:35 - 15:20 - 15:55 - 16:25 - 16:40 - 17:25 - 17:50 - 18:15 - 19:20 - 19:25 - 20:40 - 22:35 - 22:55 - 23:15 - 23:30 - 23:40.

  • Cooperative Baños*: 05:10 - 05:20 - 05:50 - 06:40 - 07:35 - 08:25 - 11:20 - 14:00 - 16:20 - 20:05 - 21:30.

* We have contacted Cooperativa Baños on January 21, 2025 and they have indicated that tickets are sold on the spot, and shifts may vary.


Ticket price: $5
Travel time: 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Contact information for transportation cooperatives

Amazonas Transportation

+593 2 382 4761

Baños Cooperative

Ticket office phone numbers:

Quitumbe +593 98 046 7208

TerminalBaños +593 98 900 7838

WhatsApp +593 98 076 1302

Additional information on routes and transportation

Previous
Previous

How to get to Luna Volcán from Baños

Next
Next

How to get from Guayaquil to Baños, Ecuador