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239 km.
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Quito, Ecuador → Tulcán, Ecuador

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Quito to Tulcán

Composite routes from Quito to Tulcán

Cheapest
3 h 35 min
Car
239 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 10
Lineas de Los Andes
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi
Website
Flota Imbabura
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes Putumayo
Website
Micro San Cristobal
Website
Cooperativa Tax Gacela
Website
Pullman Carchi
Website
Expreso Turismo del Norte
Website
Velotax SA
Website
Expreso Tulcán
Website
Lineas de Los Andes
Website
3h 12m
Once daily
$36.71–$44.30
+51 9 6788 4526
+51 9 6788 4526
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi
Website
2h 15m
Every 15 minutes
$6.33–$9.49
+593 06 2955200
+593 06 2955200
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flota Imbabura
Website
2h
Hourly
$4.30–$6.96
+593 95 889 6029
+593 95 889 6029
Call
Cooperativa de Transportes Putumayo
Website
1h 58m
5 times a day
$6.96–$20.25
+593 98 809 8584
+593 98 809 8584
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Micro San Cristobal
Website
5h
Hourly
$7.59–$8.86
+593 062 980 273
+593 062 980 273
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa Tax Gacela
Website
5h
Hourly
$6.33–$8.23
+593 062980728
+593 062980728
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Pullman Carchi
Website
5h
Every 10 minutes
$9.16
+593 6-298-0020
+593 6-298-0020
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Expreso Turismo del Norte
Website
5h
Every 3 hours
+593 98 243 4494
+593 98 243 4494
Call
Velotax SA
Website
5h
Hourly
$7.21
+593 06 298 0633
+593 06 298 0633
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Expreso Tulcán
Website
5h
Once daily
$8.04
+593 97 943 4964
+593 97 943 4964
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Tulcán?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Tulcán is to bus via Quito - Terminal Carcelén which costs $5.43 - $8.15 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Tulcán?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Tulcán is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $31.52 - $38.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Tulcán?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Quito - Terminal Carcelén and arriving at Tulcán. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Quito to Tulcán?

The distance between Quito and Tulcán is 271 km. The road distance is 246.6 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Tulcán without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Tulcán without a car is to taxi which takes 3h 38m and costs $119.57 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Quito to Tulcán?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Quito to Tulcán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Tulcán bus from?

Quito to Tulcán bus services, operated by Pullman Carchi, depart from Quito - Terminal Carcelén station.

Where does the Quito to Tulcán bus arrive?

Quito to Tulcán bus services, operated by Pullman Carchi, arrive at Tulcán station.

Can I drive from Quito to Tulcán?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Tulcán is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Quito to Tulcán.

Where can I stay near Tulcán?

There are 53+ hotels available in Tulcán. Prices start at $10.14 per night.
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