Written by Carmen Vallejo, Keith Roberts, Carlos Zambrano
30/07/2025
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Baños de Agua Santa has a central bus terminal, Terminal Terrestre Baños, which is located near the main square and serves as the primary hub for interprovincial bus travel. There is no airport directly in Baños de Agua Santa; the closest major airport is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito.
From Quito:
Bus:: Buses depart frequently (hourly or every 15-30 minutes) from Quito's Quitumbe Bus Terminal (Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe) directly to Baños. The journey typically takes around 3 to 4 hours and costs between $4 and $14.
Car/Taxi:: Driving from Quito takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours and costs around $9-$14 for fuel if driving, or $85-$100 for a taxi.
Private Transfer:: Options for private transport with door-to-door service are available.
Ecuador Hop:: A hop-on hop-off bus service offers direct travel with stops at other attractions, with prices varying by pass.
From Guayaquil:
Bus:: Direct buses are available from Guayaquil's Terminal Terrestre to Baños. The trip takes about 6 to 7 hours and costs between $9 and $18. Companies like Cooperativa Baños and Touris San Francisco operate on this route.
Car:: Driving from Guayaquil takes approximately 4.5 to 7 hours.
Private Transfer:: Private transport services like Luna Volcán offer comfortable transfers.
From Ambato:
Bus:: Buses run very frequently (every 10-15 minutes) from Ambato's land terminal to Baños, with a travel time of about 1 hour and costs ranging from $1 to $4.
From Cuenca:
Bus:: Buses from Cuenca's Terrestrial Terminal can take you directly to Baños or via Ambato. The direct journey can take around 6 hours, while going via Ambato extends it to approximately 8 hours. Costs are around $9-$10.
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