How to Travel from
Santa Elena to Tulcán
by Rideshare or Car
Two ways to Travel from Santa Elena to Tulcán
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Cheapest
By car (775 km)
10 h 56 min
775 km.
from $42
Other
Rideshare
10 h 56 min
775 km.
from $10.11
Transport providers
Airlines
LATAM Chile
Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.00–$152.17
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.39–$152.17
Go2Sky
Website:
go2sky.aero/
Plane from Machala to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$17.39–$206.52
Bus operators
Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machala
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Bus from Santa Elena to Quito
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Flota Pelileo
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.67–$6.52
BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo
Bus from Santa Elena to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.78
Expreso Baños
Phone:
+593 98 046 7208
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.67–$7.61
Sangay Cooperativa de Transportes
Phone:
+593-2964587
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.24–$4.57
Reina del Camino
Email:
Website:
reina-del-camino.com/
Bus from Jipijapa to Manta
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87
Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi
Phone:
+593 06 2955200
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/cooperativa.transportes.aerotaxi/photos/?ref=page_internal
Bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Ibarra
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15
Flota Imbabura
Phone:
+593 95 889 6029
Website:
flotaimbabura.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tulcán
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$21.74
Bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Ibarra
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.70–$5.98
Cooperativa de Transportes Putumayo
Phone:
+593 98 809 8584
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/Cooperativa-de-Transportes-Putumayo-481755651878556/?ref=page_internal
Bus from Ibarra to Tulcán
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$17.39
Cooperativa Manglaralto
Phone:
+593 09 9750 6958
Website:
facebook.com/p/Cooperativa-Manglaralto-100064025619857/
Bus from Santa Elena to Jipijapa
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61
Cooperativa Libertad Peninsular
Bus from Santa Elena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.57–$5.00
Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial
Bus from Santa Elena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.42
Cooperativa International Ecuatoriano Pullman
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machala
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.13
Cooperativa Tax Gacela
Bus from Quito - Terminal Carcelén to Tulcán
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.07
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tulcán
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.33
Expreso Turismo del Norte
Phone:
+593 98 243 4494
Website:
facebook.com/Expreso-Turismo-DEL-NORTE-127833537388645/
Bus from Quito - Terminal Carcelén to Tulcán
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Velotax SA
Bus from Quito - Terminal Carcelén to Tulcán
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.20
Expreso Tulcán
Bus from Quito - Terminal Carcelén to Tulcán
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.90
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Tulcán?
The cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Tulcán is to bus which costs $21.74 - $27.17 and takes 11h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Tulcán?
The fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Tulcán is to drive which takes 10h 55m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Santa Elena and Tulcán?
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Elena to Tulcán. However, there are services departing from Santa Elena and arriving at Tulcán via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
How far is it from Santa Elena to Tulcán?
The distance between Santa Elena and Tulcán is 792 km. The road distance is 786.1 km.
How do I travel from Santa Elena to Tulcán without a car?
The best way to get from Santa Elena to Tulcán without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $21.74 - $27.17 .
How long does it take to get from Santa Elena to Tulcán?
It takes approximately 11h 30m to get from Santa Elena to Tulcán, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Santa Elena to Tulcán bus from?
Santa Elena to Tulcán bus services, operated by Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial, depart from Santa Elena station.
Where does the Santa Elena to Tulcán bus arrive?
Santa Elena to Tulcán bus services, operated by Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.
Can I drive from Santa Elena to Tulcán?
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Elena to Tulcán is 786 km. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Santa Elena 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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