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How to Travel from

Tulcán to Santa Elena

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$27.85–$120.25

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$506.31

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Eloy
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$177.21
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$164.55
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$202.52

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Eloy
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$177.21
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$215.18
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$215.18

Go2Sky

Website:
go2sky.aero/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Machala
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.11–$329.10

Bus operators

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Rumichaca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$75.95

Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis

Phone:
+593 99 144 1474
Website:
facebook.com/ejecutivosanluistransporte/
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.76

Super Semería

Phone:
+593 98 453 6454
Website:
facebook.com/supersemeriaire
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$35.44

Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA

Phone:
+593 95 874 8163
Website:
cifainternacional.com
Bus from Machala to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.76

Trans Esmeraldas S.A.

Phone:
+593 02 392 2300
Website:
transesmeraldas.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$24.05
Bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo

Phone:
+59 30 3392 0215
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Turismo Oriental

Phone:
+593 7-282-4005
Website:
facebook.com/TurismoOriental/
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92

Reina del Camino

Website:
reina-del-camino.com/
Bus from Manta to Jipijapa
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.66
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Jipijapa
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

Flota Imbabura

Phone:
+593 95 889 6029
Website:
flotaimbabura.com/
Bus from Otavalo to Quito
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.54–$6.96

Palo Santo Travel Ecuador

Phone:
+593 99 546 4860
Website:
whalewatchingecuador.com/es/actividades
Bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$170.50

Cooperativa Manglaralto

Phone:
+593 09 9750 6958
Website:
facebook.com/p/Cooperativa-Manglaralto-100064025619857/
Bus from Jipijapa to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86
Bus from Puerto López to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.30–$6.96

Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial

Phone:
+593 98 068 2254
Website:
cica-ec.com/#
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.15

Cooperativa International Ecuatoriano Pullman

Phone:
+593 07 293 1164
Website:
facebook.com/ecuatoriano.pullman/
Bus from Machala to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30

TACA Andina

Phone:
+593 99 354 7653
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100048728681248
Bus from Otavalo to Quito
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.19

Micro San Cristobal

Phone:
+593 062 980 273
Website:
microsancristobal.com/oficinas.html
Bus from Tulcán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.13

Cooperativa Tax Gacela

Phone:
+593 062980728
Website:
taxgacela.com/
Bus from Tulcán to Otavalo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.43–$8.23
Bus from Tulcán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.59–$12.02
Bus from Tulcán to Quito
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.23

Pullman Carchi

Phone:
+593 6-298-0020
Website:
facebook.com/pullmancarchiec/
Bus from Tulcán to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.16

Cooperativa de Transporte Carlos Alberto Aray

Phone:
+593 097 950 4609
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Jipijapa
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Expreso Turismo del Norte

Phone:
+593 98 243 4494
Website:
facebook.com/Expreso-Turismo-DEL-NORTE-127833537388645/
Bus from Tulcán to Quito
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Velotax SA

Phone:
+593 06 298 0633
Website:
velotaxtulcan.com/
Bus from Tulcán to Quito
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.21

Expreso Tulcán

Phone:
+593 97 943 4964
Website:
expresotulcan.com/
Bus from Tulcán to Quito
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tulcán to Santa Elena?

The cheapest way to get from Tulcán to Santa Elena is to bus via Quito Terminal Carcelén which costs $20.65 - $29.35 and takes 13h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tulcán to Santa Elena?

The fastest way to get from Tulcán to Santa Elena is to bus which takes 10h 28m and costs $54.35 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Tulcán and Santa Elena?

No, there is no direct bus from Tulcán to Santa Elena. However, there are services departing from Tulcán and arriving at Santa Elena via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Tulcán to Santa Elena?

The distance between Tulcán and Santa Elena is 810 km. The road distance is 793.1 km.

How do I travel from Tulcán to Santa Elena without a car?

The best way to get from Tulcán to Santa Elena without a car is to bus via Quito which takes 13h 15m and costs $21.74 - $34.78 .

How long does it take to get from Tulcán to Santa Elena?

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Tulcán to Santa Elena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tulcán to Santa Elena bus from?

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

Where does the Tulcán to Santa Elena bus arrive?

Tulcán to Santa Elena bus services, operated by Cooperativa Tax Gacela, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Tulcán to Santa Elena?

Yes, the driving distance between Tulcán to Santa Elena is 793 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Tulcán to Santa Elena.

Where can I stay near Santa Elena?

There are 194+ hotels available in Santa Elena. Prices start at $32.66 per night.
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