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240 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tulcán to Quito

Composite routes from Tulcán to Quito

Cheapest
3 h 33 min
Car
240 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 9
Lineas de Los Andes
Website
Flota Imbabura
Website
TACA Andina
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
Flota Imbabura
Website
1h 23m
Hourly
$3.54–$6.96
+593 95 889 6029
+593 95 889 6029
Call
TACA Andina
Website
1h 14m
Hourly
$4.19
+593 99 354 7653
+593 99 354 7653
Call
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
3h
Hourly
$4.43–$8.23
+593 062980728
+593 062980728
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Pullman Carchi
Website
5h
Hourly
$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 Tulcán to Quito?

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

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

The fastest way to get from Tulcán to Quito is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $31.52 - $39.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Tulcán and Quito?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tulcán and arriving at Quito - Terminal Carcelén. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Tulcán to Quito?

The distance between Tulcán and Quito is 270 km. The road distance is 246.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tulcán to Quito without a car is to taxi which takes 3h 37m and costs $119.57 - $152.17 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Tulcán to Quito bus from?

Tulcán to Quito bus services, operated by Cooperativa Tax Gacela, depart from Tulcán station.

Where does the Tulcán to Quito bus arrive?

Tulcán to Quito bus services, operated by Cooperativa Tax Gacela, arrive at Otavalo station.

Can I drive from Tulcán to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Tulcán to Quito is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Tulcán to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 835+ hotels available in Quito. Prices start at $34.24 per night.
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