How to get from El Placer to Guápulo by bus and metro?

From El Placer to Guápulo by bus and metro

To get from El Placer to Guápulo in Quito, take the L 1 metro from Estación San Francisco station to Estación El Ejido station. Next, take the NOR ORIENTAL ECOVÍA bus from Casa De La Cultura station to Orellana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The bus and metro schedule from El Placer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Guápulo on the Moovit app.

59min
Walk to metro station
Metro - L 1L 1
Bus - NOR ORIENTAL ECOVÍANOR ORIENTAL ECOVÍA
Walk to Guápulo
Leaves from Estación San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Estación San Francisco
    1.28 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Metro - L 1L 1
    Wait for metro
    L 1
    Quitumbe - Labrador
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Estación El Ejido
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casa De La Cultura
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NOR ORIENTAL ECOVÍANOR ORIENTAL ECOVÍA
    Wait for bus
    NOR ORIENTAL ECOVÍA
    Terminal Norte "Rio Coca"
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orellana
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Guápulo
    Walk to
    Guápulo
    Avenida de los Conquistadores
    1.96 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Placer to Guápulo by bus and metro via L 1 and E3

To get from El Placer to Guápulo in Quito, take the L 1 metro from Estación San Francisco station to Estación El Ejido station. Next, take the E3 bus from Casa De La Cultura station to Orellana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The bus and metro schedule from El Placer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Guápulo on the Moovit app.

59min
Walk to metro station
Metro - L 1L 1
Bus - E3E3
Walk to Guápulo
Leaves from Estación San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Estación San Francisco
    1.28 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Metro - L 1L 1
    Wait for metro
    L 1
    Quitumbe - Labrador
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Estación El Ejido
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casa De La Cultura
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Terminal Rio Coca
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orellana
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Guápulo
    Walk to
    Guápulo
    Avenida de los Conquistadores
    1.94 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Placer to Guápulo

The distance between El Placer, Quito and Guápulo, Quito is approximately 7.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Placer to Guápulo by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Quito – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from El Placer to Guápulo

To check the bus and metro schedule from El Placer to Guápulo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Placer) and destination (Guápulo), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Alternative route from El Placer to Guápulo by bus and metro via L 1 and E3

To get from El Placer to Guápulo in Quito, take the L 1 metro from Estación San Francisco station to Estación El Ejido station. Next, take the E3 bus from Casa De La Cultura station to Orellana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The bus and metro schedule from El Placer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Guápulo on the Moovit app.

59min
Walk to metro station
Metro - L 1L 1
Bus - E3E3
Walk to Guápulo
Leaves from Estación San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Estación San Francisco
    1.28 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Metro - L 1L 1
    Wait for metro
    L 1
    Quitumbe - Labrador
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Estación El Ejido
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casa De La Cultura
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Terminal Rio Coca
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orellana
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Guápulo
    Walk to
    Guápulo
    Avenida de los Conquistadores
    1.94 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Placer to Guápulo?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Metro line L 1, Bus line NOR ORIENTAL ECOVÍA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Placer to Guápulo?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Metro line L 1, Bus line E3.

  • Is there a direct metro between El Placer and Guápulo in Quito?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which metro line goes from El Placer to Guápulo in Quito?

    The L 1 metro line goes from Estación San Francisco station near El Placer to Quitumbe - Labrador station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Quitumbe - Labrador station near Guápulo in Quito.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Placer to Guápulo in Quito by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between El Placer and Guápulo in Quito by metro and bus is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near El Placer to get to Guápulo in Quito?

    Get on the L 1 metro from the Estación San Francisco station near El Placer in Quito.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between El Placer and Guápulo in Quito?

    Get off the metro at the Quitumbe - Labrador stop, which is closest to Guápulo in Quito.

  • When is the last metro from El Placer to Guápulo in Quito?

    The last metro from El Placer to Guápulo in Quito is the Labrador - Quitumbe line. It leaves the Estación San Francisco station at 6:09 PM.

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