Bus from Quito about 6 hours. Busses normally don't stop during 6 hours. Make sure you don't drink too much before your travel. Locals selling food and drink will often come onto the bus at various stops selling food and drink at reasonable prices. Some buses will have toilet facilities on board, however many times they will not allow men to use these, only women, so be careful! . Costs: about 7 US$ 2003.Flight from Quito. Often the local airport is not working.