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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Colta is to bus via Cevallos which costs $7 - $13 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Colta is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Colta?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Colta. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Colta via Mocha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Quito to Colta?

The distance between Quito and Colta is 195 km. The road distance is 191.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Colta without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $17 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Quito to Colta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Colta bus from?

Quito to Colta bus services, operated by Cooperativa De Transportes Andina Guano, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Colta bus arrive?

Quito to Colta bus services, operated by Cooperativa De Transportes Andina Guano, arrive at Mocha station.

Can I drive from Quito to Colta?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Colta is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Quito to Colta.

Where can I stay near Colta?

There are 26+ hotels available in Colta.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Quito to Colta by bus, car, 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
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus Riobamba / ...
3h 38m
$17–33
Bus via Cevallos
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Mochabus Quito Quitumbe
2. Take the bus from Mocha to Coltabus Ambato
4h 51m
$7–13
Drive 191.9 km
1. Drive from Quito to Coltacar 191.9 km
2h 57m
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Quito to Coltataxi 191.9 km
2h 57m
$100–130
Bus via Riobamba
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus Quito
5h 13m
$12–19
Bus via Ambato
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus Ambato
2. Take the bus from Ambato to Coltabus Ambato
5h 21m
$9–24

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 194.7 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Colta, Ecuador?

Cooperativa de Transportes Patria operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobamba every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–18 and the journey takes 3h 14m.

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