How to get from El Arenal to Guápulo by bus?

From El Arenal to Guápulo by bus

To get from El Arenal to Guápulo in Quito, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MERCADO CARAPUNGO - OYACOTO bus from El Arenal station to Entrada Carapungo E-O station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RC-28 bus and finally take the E3 bus from Terminal Norte "Rio Coca" station to Orellana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The bus schedule from El Arenal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Guápulo on the Moovit app.

66min
Bus - MERCADO CARAPUNGO - OYACOTOMERCADO CARAPUNGO - OYACOTO
Bus - RC-28RC-28
Bus - E3E3
Walk to Guápulo
Leaves from El Arenal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Arenal
  • 2
    Bus - MERCADO CARAPUNGO - OYACOTOMERCADO CARAPUNGO - OYACOTO
    Wait for bus
    MERCADO CARAPUNGO - OYACOTO
    Julio Ramos
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Entrada Carapungo E-O
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - RC-28RC-28
    Wait for bus
    RC-28
    Rio Coca - Carapungo - Rio Coca
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Norte "Rio Coca"
    16 min
  • 6
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    El Playon De La Marin
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orellana
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Guápulo
    Walk to
    Guápulo
    Avenida de los Conquistadores
    1.94 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Arenal to Guápulo by bus via RC-28, RC-22 and CUMBAYA -FLORESTA

To get from El Arenal to Guápulo in Quito, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RC-28 bus from Gran Akí De Carapungo N-S station to Terminal Norte "Rio Coca" station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RC-22 bus and finally take the CUMBAYA -FLORESTA bus from Oswaldo Guayasamin station to Calle Manuel Criollo, 280 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus schedule from El Arenal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Guápulo on the Moovit app.

77min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RC-28RC-28
Bus - RC-22RC-22
Bus - CUMBAYA -FLORESTACUMBAYA -FLORESTA
Walk to Guápulo
Leaves from Gran Akí De Carapungo N-S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gran Akí De Carapungo N-S
    1.13 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - RC-28RC-28
    Wait for bus
    RC-28
    Rio Coca - Carapungo - Rio Coca
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Norte "Rio Coca"
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - RC-22RC-22
    Wait for bus
    RC-22
    T Rio Coca - San Juan de Cumbaya
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    28c
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oswaldo Guayasamin
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - CUMBAYA -FLORESTACUMBAYA -FLORESTA
    Wait for bus
    CUMBAYA -FLORESTA
    De Los Conquistadores
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calle Manuel Criollo, 280
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Guápulo
    Walk to
    Guápulo
    Avenida de los Conquistadores
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Arenal to Guápulo

The distance between El Arenal, Quito and Guápulo, Quito is approximately 17.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Arenal 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 El Arenal to Guápulo

To check the bus schedule from El Arenal to Guápulo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Arenal) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from El Arenal to Guápulo by bus via RC-28, RC-22 and CUMBAYA -FLORESTA

To get from El Arenal to Guápulo in Quito, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RC-28 bus from Gran Akí De Carapungo N-S station to Terminal Norte "Rio Coca" station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RC-22 bus and finally take the CUMBAYA -FLORESTA bus from Oswaldo Guayasamin station to Calle Manuel Criollo, 280 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus schedule from El Arenal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Guápulo on the Moovit app.

77min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RC-28RC-28
Bus - RC-22RC-22
Bus - CUMBAYA -FLORESTACUMBAYA -FLORESTA
Walk to Guápulo
Leaves from Gran Akí De Carapungo N-S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gran Akí De Carapungo N-S
    1.13 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - RC-28RC-28
    Wait for bus
    RC-28
    Rio Coca - Carapungo - Rio Coca
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Norte "Rio Coca"
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - RC-22RC-22
    Wait for bus
    RC-22
    T Rio Coca - San Juan de Cumbaya
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    28c
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oswaldo Guayasamin
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - CUMBAYA -FLORESTACUMBAYA -FLORESTA
    Wait for bus
    CUMBAYA -FLORESTA
    De Los Conquistadores
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calle Manuel Criollo, 280
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Guápulo
    Walk to
    Guápulo
    Avenida de los Conquistadores
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line MERCADO CARAPUNGO - OYACOTO, Bus line RC-28, Bus line E3.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line RC-28, Bus line RC-22, Bus line CUMBAYA -FLORESTA.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Arenal and Guápulo?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Arenal to Guápulo?

    The MERCADO CARAPUNGO - OYACOTO bus line goes from Julio Ramos station near El Arenal in Calderon (Carapungo) to Entrada Carapungo E-O station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Entrada Carapungo E-O station near Guápulo in Quito.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Arenal to Guápulo by bus?

    The total travel time between El Arenal in Calderon (Carapungo) and Guápulo in Quito by bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Arenal to get to Guápulo?

    Get on the MERCADO CARAPUNGO - OYACOTO bus from the Julio Ramos stop near El Arenal in Calderon (Carapungo).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Arenal and Guápulo?

    Get off the bus at the Entrada Carapungo E-O stop, which is closest to Guápulo in Quito.

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