By Bus in Quito

By Bus

Quito's buses are inexpensive (15¢) and run frequently during the day. Heavy crowds during the morning and afternoon rushes, however, make them less appealing options. Clearly marked ejecutivo buses cost 20¢ and guarantee you a seat, making them a more comfortable option. Much faster is the Trole (pronounced tro-lay), an electric trolley-bus system running through the center of town along Avenida 10 de Agosto in the New City and Calle Guayaquil in the Old City. A similar nonelectric system, the Ecovía, generally plies Avenida 6 de Diciembre between the New and Old cities. Fares for both are 25¢.