How to get from La Santiago to Guápulo by bus?

From La Santiago to Guápulo by bus

To get from La Santiago to Guápulo in Quito, take the RE12 bus from Canelo station to Terminal Sur - El Recreo station. Next, take the E2 bus from Terminal El Recreo station to Orellana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The bus schedule from La Santiago may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Guápulo on the Moovit app.

69min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RE12RE12
Bus - E2E2
Walk to Guápulo
Leaves from Canelo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canelo
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - RE12RE12
    Wait for bus
    RE12
    Pedro V. Maldonado
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Sur - El Recreo
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal El Recreo
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - E2E2
    Wait for bus
    E2
    Terminal Río Coca
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orellana
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Guápulo
    Walk to
    Guápulo
    Avenida de los Conquistadores
    1.94 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From La Santiago to Guápulo by bus and metro

To get from La Santiago to Guápulo in Quito, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the R12 bus from La Santiago station to La Mascota station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L 1 metro and finally 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 schedule from La Santiago may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Guápulo on the Moovit app.

59min
Bus - R12R12
Metro - L 1L 1
Bus - E3E3
Walk to Guápulo
Leaves from La Santiago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    La Santiago
  • 2
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    Floresta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Mascota
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Estación La Magdalena
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Metro - L 1L 1
    Wait for metro
    L 1
    Quitumbe - Labrador
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Estación El Ejido
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casa De La Cultura
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Terminal Rio Coca
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orellana
    6 min
  • 10
    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 La Santiago to Guápulo

The distance between La Santiago, Quito and Guápulo, Quito is approximately 14.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Santiago to Guápulo by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Quito – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from La Santiago to Guápulo

To check the bus schedule from La Santiago to Guápulo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (La Santiago) and destination (Guápulo), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From La Santiago to Guápulo by bus and metro

To get from La Santiago to Guápulo in Quito, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the R12 bus from La Santiago station to La Mascota station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L 1 metro and finally 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 schedule from La Santiago may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Guápulo on the Moovit app.

59min
Bus - R12R12
Metro - L 1L 1
Bus - E3E3
Walk to Guápulo
Leaves from La Santiago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    La Santiago
  • 2
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    Floresta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Mascota
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Estación La Magdalena
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Metro - L 1L 1
    Wait for metro
    L 1
    Quitumbe - Labrador
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Estación El Ejido
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casa De La Cultura
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Terminal Rio Coca
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orellana
    6 min
  • 10
    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 La Santiago to Guápulo?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line RE12, Bus line E2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from La Santiago to Guápulo?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line R12, Metro line L 1, Bus line E3.

  • Is there a direct bus between La Santiago and Guápulo in Quito?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from La Santiago to Guápulo in Quito?

    The RE12 bus line goes from Canelo station near La Santiago to Pedro V. Maldonado station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Pedro V. Maldonado station near Guápulo in Quito.

  • How long does it take to travel from La Santiago to Guápulo in Quito by bus?

    The total travel time between La Santiago and Guápulo in Quito by bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near La Santiago to get to Guápulo in Quito?

    Get on the RE12 bus from the Canelo stop near La Santiago in Quito.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between La Santiago and Guápulo in Quito?

    Get off the bus at the Pedro V. Maldonado stop, which is closest to Guápulo in Quito.

  • When is the last metro from La Santiago to Guápulo in Quito?

    The last metro from La Santiago to Guápulo in Quito is the Labrador - Quitumbe line. It leaves the Estación Cardenal De La Torre station at 6:04 PM.

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