A taxi trip in Tena costs 1 $ only for places outside it costs more. As an orientation a trip from Tena to Archidona costs 4 $, which is about 8-10 km.
Most roads in the Oriente have been paved and are now in excellent conditions. The road from Quito to Tena is no exception. There is regular bus service to Tena via Baeza, but you should book in advance as the buses fill up fast, particularly on Fridays and Sundays. There is a small airport outside of Tena with commercial flights, small white truck-taxis are abundant in the city. It's a good idea to negotiate your price before getting in because the taxi drivers in Tena, like everywhere else in South America, often overcharge.
