Direct or with stops? How ADO buses work
ADO runs direct buses with no stops and "de paso" buses that call at terminals on the way. Here is how to tell them apart before you book.
In short
Direct (directo)
No stops on the way
With stops (de paso)
Stops at set terminals
How to check
The route map in the trip details
Trip time
An estimate, depends on traffic
Direct buses
A direct bus (corrida directa) runs from your departure terminal to your destination terminal without stopping on the way. It is usually the fastest option on long routes.
Buses with stops ("de paso")
A stopping bus (corrida de paso or con escalas) calls at set terminals along the route to pick up more passengers. These are scheduled terminal stops, not meal breaks. Every ADO, ADO GL and ADO Platino bus has a restroom on board, so bring snacks and water for long trips.
How to check before you book
In the search results, open the trip details: you see the estimated duration and, on ADO's own channels, a map of the stops. The duration is an estimate that depends on weather and roads. If two departures cost about the same, the one with the shorter time is usually the direct bus.