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

The cheapest way to get from Balboa to Quito is to fly and car which costs $280 - $550 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balboa to Quito is to fly and car which takes 5h 46m and costs $280 - $550.

How far is it from Balboa to Quito?

The distance between Balboa and Quito is 1129 km.

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

The best way to get from Balboa to Quito without a car is to taxi and ferry and bus via Medellín which takes 7 days 13h and costs $1,430 - $1,480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Balboa to Quito, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 836+ hotels available in Quito.

Balboa to Quito - 3 ways to travel via plane, car, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Balboa to Quito by plane, car, taxi, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, car
best
1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)PTY - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
5h 46m
$283–503
Taxi, ferry, bus via Medellín
1. Take the taxi from Balboa to Puerto Lindo
2. Take the ferry from Puerto Lindo to Cartagena
3. Take the bus from Entre Calles 12 y 13 to El Portal
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal del Norte
5. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichaca
6. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
7d 13h
$1,437–1,475
Taxi, ferry, bus
1. Take the taxi from Balboa to Portobelo
2. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagena
3. Take the bus from Entre Calles 12 y 13 to El Portal
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Salitre
5. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales
6. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
8d 1h
$842–925

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

28Weekly Planes

2h 3mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,128.6 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Balboa, Panama and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Balboa to Quito. However, you can take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, walk to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Puerto Lindo, take the ferry to Cartagena, walk to Entre Calles 12 y 13, take the bus to El Portal, walk to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena, take the bus to Terminal del Norte, take the taxi to Medellín, take the taxi to Rumichaca, walk to Rumichaca, then take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe.

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