There are 3 ways to get from Quito to Cauca by bus, car, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to RumichacaLima-Cucuta
- Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal Popayán
14h 45m$57–62Drive 558.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Popayán558.8 km
9h 34m$32–46Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
- Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal de Pasto
- Fly from Pasto (PSO) to Cali (CLO)PSO - CLO
- Take the taxi from Cali (CLO) to Puerto Tejada
14h 35m$173–277
Pasto (PSO) to Cali (CLO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quito to Cauca is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Quito to Cauca is to drive which takes 9h 34m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Cauca. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Terminal Popayán via Rumichaca and Terminal Ipiales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
The distance between Quito and Cauca is 588 km. The road distance is 558.8 km.
The best way to get from Quito to Cauca without a car is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs $55 - $65.
It takes approximately 14h 45m to get from Quito to Cauca, including transfers.
Quito to Cauca bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.
Quito to Cauca bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Rumichaca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Cauca is 559 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Quito to Cauca.
There are four+ hotels available in Cauca.
What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Cauca, Colombia?
You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Popayán via Rumichaca and Terminal Ipiales in around 14h 45m.
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- Phone
- +51 9 6788 4526
- servicioalcliente@lineasdelosandes.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/lineasdelosandesve/
- Phone
- +57 314 8300867
- cootranarltda@yahoo.com
- Website
- cootranar.com
Bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal Popayán
Bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal de Pasto
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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