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

The cheapest way to get from Fortaleza to Quito is to bus via Cuiabá which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 6 days 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Fortaleza to Quito is to fly and car which takes 16h 1m and costs $390 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Fortaleza and Quito?

No, there is no direct bus from Fortaleza to Quito. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Goiânia, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, Ica and Lima Javier Prado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 13h.

How far is it from Fortaleza to Quito?

The distance between Fortaleza and Quito is 4495 km. The road distance is 8069.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Fortaleza to Quito without a car is to bus via Cuiabá which takes 6 days 13h and costs $500 - $1,300.

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

It takes approximately 16h 1m to get from Fortaleza to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fortaleza to Quito bus from?

Fortaleza to Quito bus services, operated by Guanabara, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé station.

Where does the Fortaleza to Quito bus arrive?

Fortaleza to Quito bus services, operated by Guanabara, arrive at Goiânia station.

What is the time difference between Fortaleza and Quito?

Quito is 2h behind Fortaleza. It is currently 9:37 AM in Fortaleza and 7:37 AM in Quito.

Can I drive from Fortaleza to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Fortaleza to Quito is 8070 km. It takes approximately 4 days 21h to drive from Fortaleza to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 839+ hotels available in Quito.

Fortaleza to Quito - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Fortaleza to Quito by plane, car, 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 to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car
best
1. Fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane FOR - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
16h 1m
$391–1,188
Bus via Cuiabá
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Goiâniabus
2. Take the bus from Goiânia to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus
3. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Icabus
4. Take the bus from Ica to Lima Javier Pradobus
5. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
6d 13h
$529–1,277
Drive 8,069.8 km
1. Drive from Fortaleza to Quitocar 8,069.8 km
4d 21h
$814–1,175
Fly to Ipiales, bus
1. Fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Ipiales (IPI)plane FOR - IPI
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
20h 28m
$464–1,604
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fortaleza Bus Station to Sao Paulo Tiete Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Lima - Atocongobus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
8d 14h
$557–910

Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

21Weekly Planes

14h 45mAverage Duration

$365Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4,495.5 km
Duration: 16h 1m

What companies run services between Fortaleza, Brazil and Quito, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Goiânia, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, Ica, and Lima Javier Prado in around 6d 13h.

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