Quito → Latacunga
Nine daily departures in each direction, from our office on Av. Amazonas in Quito to our office in central Latacunga. Direct trip on the E35, no intermediate stops.
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Quito · Latacunga · UIO airport
Quito airport transfers and private vans between Quito and Latacunga
Executive transport in vehicles carrying no more than 7 passengers: door-to-door pickups from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and 18 daily departures between Quito and Latacunga along the Pan-American Highway.
- Departures every day of the year
- Reclining seats and air conditioning
- English and Spanish spoken
7passengers maximum per van
18daily departures Quito ⇄ Latacunga
1 h 45average travel time · 90 km
24/7bookings on WhatsApp
Services
Three ways we move you
FAST-TOURIST is an Ecuadorian tourist and executive transport company. We do not sell bus seats: we sell van trips, with limited capacity and a fixed pickup point.
UIO airport → Quito
We meet you in the arrivals hall at Mariscal Sucre International Airport and drop you at the door of your hotel or office. Send us your flight number and we track it.
How it works →
Private van hire
The whole vehicle with a driver for your family, your company or your day trip: Cotopaxi National Park, the Quilotoa lagoon, Baños and other highland destinations.
Get a quote →Airport transfer
Airport transfer from Quito (UIO) to the city
Mariscal Sucre International Airport sits in Tababela, roughly 41 km from north-central Quito — a 45 to 60 minute drive. Landing at night with luggage and no booked ride is the worst way to start a trip. We wait for you inside, with your name on a sign.
- Send your flight details on WhatsAppFlight number, date, arrival time and your drop-off address in Quito.
- We track the flightIf your plane lands early or late we adjust the pickup. You never pay for the waiting time.
- We meet you at arrivalsYour driver holds a name sign, helps with the luggage and takes you straight to your destination.
- Meet and greet in the arrivals hall
- Flight tracking and free waiting time
- Fixed price agreed in advance, no meter
- Return trips too: hotel to airport
Departure times
18 departures a day, every day
Tap the time that suits you and WhatsApp opens with the route and departure already written. Please arrive 10 minutes early — the vans leave on time.
Quito → Latacunga
Departs from Av. Amazonas y Veintimilla9 daily departures · arrival about 1 h 45 later.
Latacunga → Quito
Departs from Antonia Vela y Princesa Paccha9 daily departures · first 05:30, last 19:30.
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The fleet
Executive vans, not intercity buses
The difference between arriving tired and arriving ready to work is the seat. Our vehicles carry seven people at most, with real legroom and space for luggage.
- CapacityMaximum 7 passengers per van
- SeatsIndividual and reclining
- ClimateAir conditioning in every vehicle
- LuggageOne large suitcase and a carry-on per person
- RoutePan-American Highway E35 · 90 km · non-stop
- DriversProfessionals who drive the route daily
Pickup points
Office to office, no bus terminals
You leave from our office and arrive at our office. Two fixed addresses, easy to find, with staff waiting for you.
Quito office
Av. Amazonas y Veintimilla, on the corner.La Mariscal, Quito — Pichincha, Ecuador.
Departure point for the Latacunga route and for airport transfers.
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Latacunga office
Antonia Vela y Princesa Paccha.Central Latacunga — Cotopaxi, Ecuador.
A few blocks from Vicente León park, in the heart of the city.
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What travellers ask us
How do I get from Quito airport to the city? +
Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is in Tababela, about 41 kilometres from central Quito, a 45 to 60 minute drive. Send us your flight number on WhatsApp, we track the flight, meet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and drive you straight to your address in Quito.
How long does the trip from Quito to Latacunga take? +
The route is roughly 90 kilometres along the Pan-American Highway (E35) and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes in normal traffic. It is a direct trip with no intermediate stops or transfers.
How many passengers does each van carry? +
A maximum of 7 passengers per van, in individual reclining seats with air conditioning. That is what makes it more comfortable than an intercity bus.
Where do the vans depart from? +
In Quito, from our office at Av. Amazonas and Veintimilla, on the corner. In Latacunga, from Antonia Vela and Princesa Paccha. We do not use bus terminals: the service runs office to office.
Do I need to book in advance? +
We recommend it. Each van seats only 7 passengers and morning departures fill up. Book on WhatsApp at +593 96 097 5555 and we confirm your seat within minutes.
How do I pay? +
Cash on boarding or bank transfer. When we confirm your booking on WhatsApp we tell you the fare and the payment options available.
Do you speak English? +
Yes. Bookings and assistance are handled in both Spanish and English over WhatsApp.
Can I hire the whole van? +
Yes. We arrange the full van with a driver for families, companies and day trips, including Cotopaxi National Park, the Quilotoa lagoon and Baños.
Bookings
Less waiting, more time for you
+593 96 097 5555Message us with your date, your departure time and the number of passengers. We confirm the seat, the pickup point and the fare within minutes.