Public transport buses and coaches Quito

The Trolebus crosses the city on a north-south axis following Maldonado and Avenida 10 de Agosto, linking the Carcelén terminal to the north and Terminal Quitumbe to the south. It passes through the historic center, skirting Guayaquil to the south and Flores and Montúfar to the north. It is now complemented by a metro system, due to come into service in 2023, providing a much faster link between the city center and the new town. Thanks to its dedicated lanes, the Trolebus is often a faster and cheaper option than the cab.

The Ecovía, a service provided by the metropolis and complementary to the Trolebus, serves the eastern part of Quito along Avenida 6 de Diciembre, between the Quitumbe Terminal in the south and Río Coca in the north. This is a bus line that will allow you to avoid the big traffic jams at the beginning or end of the day in Quito and at the same time will allow you to discover a part of the city that is not usually frequented by visitors. The price of the ticket includes the connection with the conventional transport system, so you can get to all of Quito for less.