How to get fromQuito to Bogotáby car, plane or bus

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

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Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airport
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)UIO - BOG
4h 54m
$176–346
Bus via Ibarra
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarra
2. Take the bus from Ibarra to Tulcán
3. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal Salitre
28h 6m
$47–79
Drive 1,082.5 km
1. Drive from Quito to Bogotá1,082.5 km
17h 22m
$62–89
Bus to Ipiales, fly
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcán
2. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)IPI - BOG
7h 46m
$178–404
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to RumichacaLima-Cucuta
2. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal Salitre
28h 40m
$69–94
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
2. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Cali
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Salitre
30h 15m
$70–104

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) flights

56Weekly Planes

2h 25mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 766.7 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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You can take a bus from Quito to Terminal Salitre via Ibarra, Ibarra, Tulcán, and Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales in around 28h 6m.

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Bogotá(opens in a new window), Colombia(opens in a new window)

Bogotá, officially Bogotá, Distrito Capital, abbreviated Bogotá, D.C., and formerly known as Santa Fe de Bogotá during the Spanish Colonial period and between 1991 and 2000, is the capital and largest city of Colombia, and one of the largest cities in the world. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca. Bogotá is a territorial entity of the first order, with the same administrative status as the departments of Colombia. It is the main political, economic, administrative, industrial, cultural, airport, technological, scientific, healthcare and educational center of the country and northern South America.

Things to do in Bogotá

Gold Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Museum of Gold (Spanish: El Museo del Oro) is a museum located in Bogotá, Colombia. It is one of the most visited touristic highlights in the country. The museum receives around 500,000 tourists per year.

La Candelaria(Opens in a new window)

La Candelaria is the 17th locality of Bogotá, Colombia. A historic neighborhood in the city's downtown, it is the equivalent to the Old City in other cities. The architecture of the old houses, churches and buildings has Spanish Colonial, Baroque and art deco styles. It houses several universities, libraries and museums.

Bolívar Square(Opens in a new window)

The Bolívar Square (Spanish: Plaza de Bolívar or Plaza Bolívar) is the main square of the Colombian capital Bogotá. The square, previously called Plaza Mayor until 1821 and Plaza de la Constitución, is located in the heart of the historical area of the city and hosts a statue of Simón Bolívar, sculpted in 1846 by the Italian Pietro Tenerani, which was the first public monument in the city.

Torre Colpatria(Opens in a new window)

Torre Colpatria (Colpatria Tower) is a 50-story skyscraper located at the downtown area in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the second tallest building in the country and the fifth-tallest in South America. It was constructed from 1973 to 1978, opened in 1979, and has a total height of 196 m. The main headquarters of Colpatria Bank are located in the building, and also a great number of other banks and financial corporations have offices in it. The building lies at the intersection of 26th street and 7th avenue, in the heart of the city's downtown.

Places to stay in Bogotá

Hilton Bogota Corferias(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Orchids(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Tequendama Suites Bogota(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Aparta Suite Continental Bogotá(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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