{"id":19525,"date":"2019-09-30T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderbusecuador.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/30\/montanita-to-quito-bus\/"},"modified":"2021-07-21T15:19:39","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T20:19:39","slug":"montanita-to-quito-bus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderbusecuador.com\/es\/montanita-to-quito-bus\/","title":{"rendered":"Monta\u00f1ita to Quito bus: how to choose it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking for a Monta\u00f1ita to Quito bus? We’ve got just what you need! So you\u2019ve made it through a few days in Monta\u00f1ita and you’re ready to continue on with your adventure, now what\u2019s the best way to get from Monta\u00f1ita to Quito by bus? <\/span><\/p>\n

Compared to other destinations in Ecuador, Monta\u00f1ita isn\u2019t very central. In the following blog, we\u2019ll discuss factors you should consider as you plan your trip from Monta\u00f1ita to Quito.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Monta\u00f1ita<\/span><\/h2>\n

Why is the bus the best transportation for going from Monta\u00f1ita to Quito?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There is something truly liberating about bus travel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you travel by bus, you don\u2019t have to worry about where to park, or whether someone might steal your rental car and your possessions. On a bus, you come into contact with others, oftentimes from varying backgrounds, and you\u2019re challenged to interact in ways that aren\u2019t necessary when you travel by car. For many of us, our initial instinct is to avoid challenge, but as many travelers will agree, this is what makes travel so life-changing, and it\u2019s important <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> to shy away from these challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apart from that, there are other perks to bus travel:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Affordable<\/b> – Especially in Ecuador, traveling by bus is extremely affordable. For every hour traveled, you\u2019ll pay approximately $1-$1.50 – that\u2019s a steal! All that money you save on transport you can put toward other priorities (like beer – I recommend the local brand, <\/span>Club<\/span><\/i>).<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Many stops<\/b> – This can be a disadvantage if you\u2019re in a hurry, but if you\u2019re a leisurely traveler, all these stops give you the opportunity to explore more places you’ve never even heard of. This is especially true on the Ecuadorian coast, dotted with beautifully quiet fishing towns that most travelers don\u2019t get to see.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"Why<\/span><\/h2>\n

    How to choose the best bus<\/span><\/h2>\n

    There are a number of factors to consider as you select a bus but, in most cases, you might not have the luxury to pick and choose. This is especially true if you\u2019re traveling from a regular bus terminal in Ecuador where the bus you select may simply depend on its departure time.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pick up\/drop off location<\/b><\/h3>\n

    In many Ecuadorian cities, you won\u2019t have much of a choice when it comes to pick up location. In Monta\u00f1ita, you\u2019ll have to depart from the main bus terminal. A few bus companies might pick you up\/drop you off at a specific bus stop on the outskirts of town, but unless you\u2019re a local, it might be difficult to find the exact spot and you might risk losing your ride.<\/span>
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    The <\/b>Wanderbus<\/b><\/a> prioritizes pick up\/drop off locations and offers travelers convenient options and, more importantly, safer options. <\/b>Most bus terminals in Ecuador are located in somewhat dangerous areas of the city, though luckily that isn\u2019t the case in Monta\u00f1ita. Nonetheless, Wanderbus picks travelers up in easily accessible places so you can avoid the crowds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    As for the drop off point in Quito, <\/span>you\u2019ll avoid the busy, and often dangerous, Quitumbe bus terminal because Wanderbus will drop you off in more central locations,<\/b> likely closer to your hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Schedules<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Buses are the main mode of transportation in Ecuador and you\u2019ll find many available options and times to get to your destination. Most destinations over 5 hours of travel will be overnight rides. This is important to consider, again, because of safety issues at bus terminals. If your bus leaves at midnight, that requires you to be hanging around the terminal late into the night – <\/span>not a good idea.<\/b>
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    Another issue is that schedules aren\u2019t set in stone. <\/b>If you\u2019re not 100% sure about the departure time, try to head to the bus terminal 1-2 hours early to get your ticket.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Stops <\/b><\/h3>\n

    One reason bus travel is so convenient is because of all the stops along the way. This is useful if you\u2019re a local that needs to stop halfway between, say, Monta\u00f1ita and Quito. But if you\u2019re a tourist and want to get to your destination quickly, it can be a drag to ride a regular bus.\u00a0<\/span>
    \nStops along the way also mean more people embarking\/disembarking, luggage being unloaded\/loaded and, unfortunately, it\u2019s quite common to have your belongings stolen if you\u2019re not watchful.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The Wanderbus makes stops along the way, but they\u2019re always at touristic destinations that were already on your bucket list, but maybe weren’t as easy to access. For instance, from Monta\u00f1ita to Quito, you\u2019ll stop at Puerto L\u00f3pez, the best town for whale watching. If you like, you can hop off here, spend a few days exploring the area and then hop on the next Wanderbus to make your way to Quito.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Advantages<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Advantages of choosing a hop-on hop-off bus like the Wanderbus<\/span><\/h2>\n

    You might have already noted a few <\/span>advantages<\/span><\/a> of choosing a hop-on hop-off bus like the Wanderbus, as opposed to the regular buses.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Yes, our passes cost more that an overnight bus from Monta\u00f1ita to Quito, but that prices come with a few important perks, including:<\/span><\/p>\n