How to Travel from
Tulcán to Santa Elena
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Tulcán, Ecuador → Santa Elena, Ecuador
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tulcán to Santa Elena
Composite routes from Tulcán to Santa Elena
Cheapest
3 h 56 min
Car
241 km.
from $13
Other
10 h 28 min
484 km.
from $94.39
13 h 43 min
484 km.
from $27.54
12 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
485 km.
from $80.38
13 h 15 min
484 km.
from $30.48
19 h 18 min
484 km.
from $29.59
13 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
485 km.
from $210.60
13 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
485 km.
from $91.33
12 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
485 km.
from $191.33
Route Navigator Tulcán - Santa Elena
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto 10 de Agosto
10 de Agosto, 141 м
141 м
Turn left onto Bolivar
Bolivar, 1 km 158 м
1 km 158 м
Turn left onto General Galo Plaza
General Galo Plaza, 163 м
163 м
Turn right onto Olmedo
Olmedo, 55 м
55 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Juan Arellano
Juan Arellano, 229 м
229 м
Keep left
129 м
129 м
Turn slight right onto Jeronimo Carrion
Jeronimo Carrion, 45 м
45 м
Turn left
13 м
13 м
Turn left onto Avenida Centenario
Avenida Centenario, 1 km 699 м
1 km 699 м
Keep right
56 м
56 м
Turn slight right onto Panamericana Norte
Panamericana Norte, 34 km 907 м
34 km 907 м
Keep left onto Vía San Gabriel Tulcán
Vía San Gabriel Tulcán, 49 km 528 м
49 km 528 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Vía El Juncal Ibarra
Vía El Juncal Ibarra, 6 km 800 м
6 km 800 м
Keep right onto Vía El Juncal Ibarra
Vía El Juncal Ibarra, 19 km 678 м
19 km 678 м
Continue onto Vía Ibarra - El Juncal
Vía Ibarra - El Juncal, 12 km 148 м
12 km 148 м
Keep left onto Avenida 17 de Julio
Avenida 17 de Julio, 2 km 186 м
2 km 186 м
Turn sharp left onto Avenida Espinosa Polit
Avenida Espinosa Polit, 75 м
75 м
Turn right onto Carrera Carlos Barahona
Carrera Carlos Barahona, 1 km 50 м
1 km 50 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Puente Antiguo del Río Tahuando
Puente Antiguo del Río Tahuando, 69 м
69 м
Turn left onto El Alpargate
El Alpargate, 38 м
38 м
Turn right onto Luis Reina
Luis Reina, 1 km 902 м
1 km 902 м
Continue onto Via Los Ceibos - Santa Rosa del Tejar
Via Los Ceibos - Santa Rosa del Tejar, 2 km 532 м
2 km 532 м
Keep right onto Nazacota Puento
Nazacota Puento, 451 м
451 м
Turn slight left onto Via San Francisco
Via San Francisco, 1 km 229 м
1 km 229 м
Turn slight right
2 km 264 м
2 km 264 м
Turn left onto Galo Plaza Lasso
Galo Plaza Lasso, 24 km 16 м
24 km 16 м
Turn sharp left
27 м
27 м
Keep right
292 м
292 м
Turn left onto Via a Olmedo
Via a Olmedo, 7 km 360 м
7 km 360 м
Turn left onto Imbabura
Imbabura, 1 km 154 м
1 km 154 м
Turn slight right onto Avenida Luis Cordero
Avenida Luis Cordero, 2 km 683 м
2 km 683 м
Turn right onto Avenida Natalia Jarrín
Avenida Natalia Jarrín, 1 km 823 м
1 km 823 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Avenida Natalia Jarrín
Avenida Natalia Jarrín, 28 km 963 м
28 km 963 м
Keep left onto Vía El Quinche Cusubamba
Vía El Quinche Cusubamba, 22 km 459 м
22 km 459 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via El Quinche Pifo
Via El Quinche Pifo, 3 km 838 м
3 km 838 м
Keep right onto Bypass Pifo and take E35 toward Baeza, Sangolgui, Aloag
Bypass Pifo, Baeza, Sangolgui, Aloag, E35, 4 km 650 м
4 km 650 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Pifo Sangolquí
Via Pifo Sangolquí, 10 km 540 м
10 km 540 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Pifo Sangolquí
Via Pifo Sangolquí, 6 km 921 м
6 km 921 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Pifo Sangolquí
Via Pifo Sangolquí, 1 km 401 м
1 km 401 м
Keep right onto Avenida Antonio José de Sucre
Avenida Antonio José de Sucre, 1 km 132 м
1 km 132 м
Turn right onto Cipres
Cipres, 112 м
112 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 5
Bus operators
Found: 21
LD
Lineas de Los Andes
Website
TE
Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis
Website
SS
Super Semería
Website
CD
Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA
Website
TE
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Website
BC
BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo
Website
TO
Turismo Oriental
Website
RD
Reina del Camino
Website
FI
Flota Imbabura
Website
PS
Palo Santo Travel Ecuador
Website
CM
Cooperativa Manglaralto
Website
CC
Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial
Website
CI
Cooperativa International Ecuatoriano Pullman
Website
TA
TACA Andina
Website
MS
Micro San Cristobal
Website
CT
Cooperativa Tax Gacela
Website
PC
Pullman Carchi
Website
CD
Cooperativa de Transporte Carlos Alberto Aray
ET
Expreso Turismo del Norte
Website
VS
Velotax SA
Website
ET
Expreso Tulcán
Website
CM
Cooperativa Manglaralto
3h 15m
Every 10 minutes
$6.33–$8.86
+593 09 9750 6958
+593 09 9750 6958
CD
Cooperativa de Transporte Carlos Alberto Aray
9h
4 times a day
$12.66–$18.99
+593 097 950 4609
+593 097 950 4609
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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