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

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Quito is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 28h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Quito is to fly and car which takes 7h 17m and costs $180 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Quito?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Quito. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Terminal Salitre, Terminal Ipiales and Rumichaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Cartagena to Quito?

The distance between Cartagena and Quito is 1268 km. The road distance is 1748.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartagena to Quito without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 33h 21m and costs $680 - $720.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Cartagena to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Quito bus from?

Cartagena to Quito bus services, operated by Copetran, depart from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena station.

Where does the Cartagena to Quito bus arrive?

Cartagena to Quito bus services, operated by Copetran, arrive at Terminal Salitre station.

Can I drive from Cartagena to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Quito is 1748 km. It takes approximately 28h 38m to drive from Cartagena to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 846+ hotels available in Quito.

Cartagena to Quito - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Cartagena to Quito by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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

Fly Cartagena to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car
best
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)CTG - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
7h 17m
$186–396
Drive 1,748.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cartagena to Quito1,748.1 km
28h 38m
$100–144
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal del Norte
2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichaca
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
33h 21m
$687–711
Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla
2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)BAQ - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
9h 4m
$228–348
Fly Cartagena to Ipiales, bus
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Ipiales (IPI)CTG - IPI
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
9h 43m
$228–600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Salitre
2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
2d 2h
$113–175

Cartagena (CTG) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

57Weekly Planes

5h 21mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cartagena to Quito.

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Distance: 1,267.8 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Colombia and Quito, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Terminal Salitre, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, and Rumichaca in around 2d 2h.

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