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How to get from Simón Bolivar to UTPL by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Simón Bolivar to UTPL in Quito, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO bus from Simón Bolivar station to Luis Vacari station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NO44 bus and finally take the LÍNEA 1 metro from Estación Jipijapa station to Estación La Carolina station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Bus - OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGOOYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO
Bus - NO44NO44
Metro - LÍNEA 1LÍNEA 1
Walk to UTPL
Leaves from Simón Bolivar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Simón Bolivar
  • 2
    Bus - OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGOOYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO
    Wait for bus
    OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO
    Amalia Eriguen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Luis Vacari
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Luis Vaccari
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NO44NO44
    Wait for bus
    NO44
    Juan De Ascaray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Juan De Ascaray
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Estación Jipijapa
    400 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Metro - LÍNEA 1LÍNEA 1
    Wait for metro
    LÍNEA 1
    Labrador - Quitumbe
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Estación La Carolina
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to UTPL
    Walk to
    UTPL
    6 de Diciembre
    820 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO, NO46 and LÍNEA 1

To get from Simón Bolivar to UTPL in Quito, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO bus from Simón Bolivar station to Luis Vacari station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NO46 bus and finally take the LÍNEA 1 metro from Estación Jipijapa station to Estación La Carolina station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Bus - OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGOOYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO
Bus - NO46NO46
Metro - LÍNEA 1LÍNEA 1
Walk to UTPL
Leaves from Simón Bolivar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Simón Bolivar
  • 2
    Bus - OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGOOYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO
    Wait for bus
    OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO
    Amalia Eriguen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Luis Vacari
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Panamericana Nte
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - NO46NO46
    Wait for bus
    NO46
    Juan De Ascaray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Juan De Ascaray
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Estación Jipijapa
    400 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Metro - LÍNEA 1LÍNEA 1
    Wait for metro
    LÍNEA 1
    Labrador - Quitumbe
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Estación La Carolina
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to UTPL
    Walk to
    UTPL
    6 de Diciembre
    820 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Simón Bolivar to UTPL

The distance between Simón Bolivar, Quito and UTPL, Quito is approximately 16.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Simón Bolivar to UTPL by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Quito – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Simón Bolivar

Simón Bolivar is located at Simón Bolivar, Quito and the nearest public transit station is Avenida La Bota, 258.

Bus stations close to Simón Bolivar:

  • Avenida La Bota, 258
  • Rafael Suárez, 49
  • Av. La Bota

Public transit stations close to UTPL, Quito

UTPL is located at 6 de Diciembre, Quito and the nearest public transit station is Estación Universidad Central.

Metro stations close to UTPL:

  • Estación Universidad Central
  • Estación El Ejido
  • Estación La Pradera

Bus stations close to UTPL:

  • Orellana
  • Baca Ortiz
  • 6 De Diciembre

Alternative route by bus and metro via OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO, NO46 and LÍNEA 1

To get from Simón Bolivar to UTPL in Quito, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO bus from Simón Bolivar station to Luis Vacari station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NO46 bus and finally take the LÍNEA 1 metro from Estación Jipijapa station to Estación La Carolina station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Bus - OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGOOYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO
Bus - NO46NO46
Metro - LÍNEA 1LÍNEA 1
Walk to UTPL
Leaves from Simón Bolivar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Simón Bolivar
  • 2
    Bus - OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGOOYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO
    Wait for bus
    OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO
    Amalia Eriguen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Luis Vacari
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Panamericana Nte
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - NO46NO46
    Wait for bus
    NO46
    Juan De Ascaray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Juan De Ascaray
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Estación Jipijapa
    400 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Metro - LÍNEA 1LÍNEA 1
    Wait for metro
    LÍNEA 1
    Labrador - Quitumbe
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Estación La Carolina
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to UTPL
    Walk to
    UTPL
    6 de Diciembre
    820 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Simón Bolivar to UTPL?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO, Bus line NO44, Bus line LÍNEA 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Simón Bolivar to UTPL?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO, Bus line NO46, Bus line LÍNEA 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Simón Bolivar and UTPL in Quito?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Simón Bolivar to UTPL in Quito?

    The OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO bus line goes from Amalia Eriguen station near Simón Bolivar to Luis Vacari station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Luis Vacari station near UTPL in Quito

  • How long does it take to travel from Simón Bolivar to UTPL in Quito by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Simón Bolivar and UTPL in Quito by bus and metro is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Simón Bolivar to get to UTPL in Quito?

    Get on the OYACOTO - MERCADO CARAPUNGO bus from the Amalia Eriguen stop near Simón Bolivar in Quito.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Simón Bolivar and UTPL in Quito?

    Get off the bus at the Luis Vacari station, which is closest to UTPL in Quito.

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