How to get from La Recoleta to Tababela by bus?

From La Recoleta to Tababela by bus

To get from La Recoleta to Tababela you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E2 bus from Colegio Montúfar station to Terminal Norte "Rio Coca" station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RIO COCA-COLLAQUI bus and finally take the RIO COCA-YARUQUI bus from Simon Bolivar station to Panamericana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The bus schedule from La Recoleta may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tababela on the Moovit app.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E2E2
Bus - RIO COCA-COLLAQUIRIO COCA-COLLAQUI
Bus - RIO COCA-YARUQUIRIO COCA-YARUQUI
Walk to Tababela
Leaves from Colegio Montúfar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colegio Montúfar
    1.37 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - E2E2
    Wait for bus
    E2
    Terminal Río Coca
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Norte "Rio Coca"
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Terrestre Interparroquial Rio Coca
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - RIO COCA-COLLAQUIRIO COCA-COLLAQUI
    Wait for bus
    RIO COCA-COLLAQUI
    Eloy Alfaro
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Simon Bolivar
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - RIO COCA-YARUQUIRIO COCA-YARUQUI
    Wait for bus
    RIO COCA-YARUQUI
    Av. Pichincha
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Panamericana
    62 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tababela
    Walk to
    Tababela
    Alfonso Tobar
    940 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from La Recoleta to Tababela by bus via E3, RIO COCA-COLLAQUI and RIO COCA-YARUQUI

To get from La Recoleta to Tababela you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E3 bus from Playón De La Marín station to Terminal Norte "Rio Coca" station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RIO COCA-COLLAQUI bus and finally take the RIO COCA-YARUQUI bus from Simon Bolivar station to Panamericana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The bus schedule from La Recoleta may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tababela on the Moovit app.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E3E3
Bus - RIO COCA-COLLAQUIRIO COCA-COLLAQUI
Bus - RIO COCA-YARUQUIRIO COCA-YARUQUI
Walk to Tababela
Leaves from Playón De La Marín

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Playón De La Marín
    1.44 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Terminal Rio Coca
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Norte "Rio Coca"
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Terrestre Interparroquial Rio Coca
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - RIO COCA-COLLAQUIRIO COCA-COLLAQUI
    Wait for bus
    RIO COCA-COLLAQUI
    Eloy Alfaro
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Simon Bolivar
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - RIO COCA-YARUQUIRIO COCA-YARUQUI
    Wait for bus
    RIO COCA-YARUQUI
    Av. Pichincha
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Panamericana
    62 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tababela
    Walk to
    Tababela
    Alfonso Tobar
    940 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from La Recoleta to Tababela

The distance between La Recoleta and Tababela is approximately 47.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Recoleta to Tababela by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tababela – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from La Recoleta to Tababela

To check the bus schedule from La Recoleta to Tababela using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (La Recoleta) and destination (Tababela), 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 La Recoleta to Tababela by bus via E3, RIO COCA-COLLAQUI and RIO COCA-YARUQUI

To get from La Recoleta to Tababela you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E3 bus from Playón De La Marín station to Terminal Norte "Rio Coca" station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RIO COCA-COLLAQUI bus and finally take the RIO COCA-YARUQUI bus from Simon Bolivar station to Panamericana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The bus schedule from La Recoleta may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tababela on the Moovit app.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E3E3
Bus - RIO COCA-COLLAQUIRIO COCA-COLLAQUI
Bus - RIO COCA-YARUQUIRIO COCA-YARUQUI
Walk to Tababela
Leaves from Playón De La Marín

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Playón De La Marín
    1.44 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Terminal Rio Coca
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Norte "Rio Coca"
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Terrestre Interparroquial Rio Coca
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - RIO COCA-COLLAQUIRIO COCA-COLLAQUI
    Wait for bus
    RIO COCA-COLLAQUI
    Eloy Alfaro
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Simon Bolivar
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - RIO COCA-YARUQUIRIO COCA-YARUQUI
    Wait for bus
    RIO COCA-YARUQUI
    Av. Pichincha
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Panamericana
    62 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tababela
    Walk to
    Tababela
    Alfonso Tobar
    940 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from La Recoleta to Tababela?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line E2, Bus line RIO COCA-COLLAQUI, Bus line RIO COCA-YARUQUI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from La Recoleta to Tababela?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line E3, Bus line RIO COCA-COLLAQUI, Bus line RIO COCA-YARUQUI.

  • Is there a direct bus between La Recoleta and Tababela?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from La Recoleta to Tababela?

    The E2 bus line goes from Colegio Montúfar station near La Recoleta in Quito to Terminal Río Coca station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Terminal Río Coca station near Tababela.

  • How long does it take to travel from La Recoleta to Tababela by bus?

    The total travel time between La Recoleta and Tababela by bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near La Recoleta to get to Tababela?

    Get on the E2 bus from the Colegio Montúfar stop near La Recoleta in Quito.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between La Recoleta and Tababela?

    Get off the bus at the Terminal Río Coca stop, which is closest to Tababela.

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