Navigating Ecuador By Public Bus For Under $4 | Frugal Travel Quito Otavalo Cumbaya

Master the Ecuadorian public transit system and travel from Otavalo to Cumbaya for less than $4. Getting from Otavalo to Quito and beyond doesn't require expensive shuttles. Catching a bus directly on the highway saves walking to the terminal, and the ride to Carcelén is just $3. Navigating the transit hubs at El Labrador and Rio Coca is straightforward if you carry exact change or small bills. Always talk to the bus attendant to make sure you catch the right 35-cent local bus and get off at the correct stop. The reward is a cheap, authentic ride straight to your destination. 🌎 Join the Frugal Travel Tribe & Plan Your Escape: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FrugalSoloTravelTips 00:00 Catching the Highway Bus in Otavalo 00:30 $3 Bus Ride to Quito 00:47 Street Food Break at Carcelén 01:03 Metro Kiosks and Exact Change Tips 01:54 Transferring at Rio Coca Terminal 02:43 35-Cent Local Bus to Lumbisí 03:14 Pro Tip: Talk to the Bus Attendant 03:44 Arriving at the Expat Gathering --- 🌎 Frugal Travel Tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FrugalSoloTravelTips 🛶 Rafting Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OcoeeRiverRafting 📘 Ocoee River Guidebook: https://fastfreds.com/OcoeeRiverGuidebook/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/FastFred.River.Rat 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/FastFred.River.Rat 🌀 Helene Recovery Story: https://fastfreds.com/helene/ Tip Jars: ☕ Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/FastFredRiverRat (Last 4: 5926) ☕ PayPal: https://paypal.com/paypalme/FastFredRiverRat