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How to get fromQuito Terminal Terrestre Carcelén to Tulcánby bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito Terminal Terrestre Carcelén to Tulcán by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to TulcánbusQuito
    4h 10m
    $5–12
  2. Drive 218.4 km

    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Terrestre Carcelén to Tulcáncar218.4 km
    3h 18m
    $13–18
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quito Terminal Terrestre Carcelén to Tulcántaxi218.4 km
    3h 18m
    $110–130
  4. Bus via Calderón

    1. Take the bus from Calderón to TulcánbusQuito Carcelén
    5h 22m
    $5–7

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Quito Terminal Terrestre Carcelén, Ecuador and Tulcán, Ecuador?

Pullman Carchi operates a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcán every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Five other operators also service this route.

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