Getting to Ecuador is the easy part. In fact, this booking engine, provided by eXito Travel is usually the most economical way to get there from the USA:

How are you going to get around once you're here? There are a lot options and we present to you both Ecuador's conventional and not-so-conventional means of transportation.

Ecuador Flights

Fly over the Andes on your flight into Quito and fly over them again as you travel the country in a matter of minutes. Check out our international and domestic flight information.

Buses in Ecuador

You can get most anywhere in Ecuador on Bus - anywhere there is a road that is. All of Ecuador's top travel spots are within a day's ride from Quito and prices are very low. Click on our Ecuador bus page for distances, price and terminal information.

Rent a Car

If the idea of long bus rides and erratic schedules doesn't appeal to you, you may choose to rent a car in Ecuador and travel the country, designing your itinerary as you go along.

Taxis

Hiring a taxi or private transportation will provide all the freedom of having a car, while allowing the traveler to sit back and relax. Hire one for a few hours or a few days, it will certainly make your life easier. In cities like Quito and Guayaquil, taxis are the best way to get around until you get to know the buses.

Boat travel

Boat travel is a popular and necessary means of transportation in Ecuador. Travel down Amazonian rivers in canoes or sail between the Galapagos Islands in luxury cruise ships.

Train Travel

Taking the train in Ecuador should be thought of less as a means of transportation than as an adventure. Mudslides and flooding have severely damaged the railroads and a lack of government money has left them in disrepair. Take the train to experience riding on the roof, ducking under tunnels and the famous autocarril, basically a bus fitted to the tracks.

Others

Experience every bump in the road or change in weather by riding in the back of a truck. This may be your only option if traveling to very remote areas, but it offers great views and a chance to get really close with the locals who will admire your sense of adventure.

Hitchhiking is not a very popular means of transportation in Ecuador. Most people who pick you up will expect some payment and with the safety concerns inherent in hitchhiking, it makes more sense to take a bus when there is one available.

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