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How to get from El Pintado to Tonsupa by bus and metro?

From El Pintado to Tonsupa by bus and metro

To get from El Pintado to Tonsupa in Quito, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the R12 bus from El Pintado station to La Mascota station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L 1 metro and finally take the NO46 bus from Amazonas station to Avenida Jose Amesaba, 6 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The bus and metro schedule from El Pintado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Tonsupa on the Moovit app.

62min
Bus - R12R12
Metro - L 1L 1
Bus - NO46NO46
Walk to Tonsupa
Leaves from El Pintado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Pintado
  • 2
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    Floresta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Mascota
    4 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 Jipijapa
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amazonas
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - NO46NO46
    Wait for bus
    NO46
    17 De Septiembre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Jose Amesaba, 6
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tonsupa
    Walk to
    Tonsupa
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Pintado to Tonsupa by bus and metro via R12, L 1 and 31-A

To get from El Pintado to Tonsupa in Quito, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the R12 bus from El Pintado station to La Mascota station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L 1 metro and finally take the 31-A bus from Cc Nu (Centro Comercial Naciones Unidas) station to Avenida Jose Amesaba, 6 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The bus and metro schedule from El Pintado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Tonsupa on the Moovit app.

67min
Bus - R12R12
Metro - L 1L 1
Bus - 31-A31-A
Walk to Tonsupa
Leaves from El Pintado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Pintado
  • 2
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    Floresta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Mascota
    4 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 Iñaquito
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cc Nu (Centro Comercial Naciones Unidas)
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 31-A31-A
    Wait for bus
    31-A
    Marianitas - Naciones Unidas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Jose Amesaba, 6
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tonsupa
    Walk to
    Tonsupa
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Pintado to Tonsupa

The distance between El Pintado, Quito and Tonsupa, Quito is approximately 18.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Pintado to Tonsupa 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 Pintado to Tonsupa

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

Alternative route from El Pintado to Tonsupa by bus and metro via R12, L 1 and 31-A

To get from El Pintado to Tonsupa in Quito, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the R12 bus from El Pintado station to La Mascota station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L 1 metro and finally take the 31-A bus from Cc Nu (Centro Comercial Naciones Unidas) station to Avenida Jose Amesaba, 6 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The bus and metro schedule from El Pintado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Tonsupa on the Moovit app.

67min
Bus - R12R12
Metro - L 1L 1
Bus - 31-A31-A
Walk to Tonsupa
Leaves from El Pintado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Pintado
  • 2
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    Floresta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Mascota
    4 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 Iñaquito
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cc Nu (Centro Comercial Naciones Unidas)
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 31-A31-A
    Wait for bus
    31-A
    Marianitas - Naciones Unidas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenida Jose Amesaba, 6
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tonsupa
    Walk to
    Tonsupa
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Pintado to Tonsupa?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line R12, Metro line L 1, Bus line NO46.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Pintado to Tonsupa?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line R12, Metro line L 1, Bus line 31-A.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Pintado and Tonsupa in Quito?

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

  • Which bus line goes from El Pintado to Tonsupa in Quito?

    The R12 bus line goes from Floresta station near El Pintado to La Mascota station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till La Mascota station near Tonsupa in Quito.

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

    The total travel time between El Pintado and Tonsupa in Quito by bus and metro is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Pintado to get to Tonsupa in Quito?

    Get on the R12 bus from the Floresta stop near El Pintado in Quito.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Pintado and Tonsupa in Quito?

    Get off the bus at the La Mascota stop, which is closest to Tonsupa in Quito.