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There are 6 ways to get from Quito to Cota 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 27m
$185–368
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 37m
$56–90
Drive 1,091.9 km
1. Drive from Quito to Cota1,091.9 km
17h 36m
$62–90
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 18m
$167–446
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
29h 10m
$78–105
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 de Transportes de Ibagué
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué to Terminal de Honda
5. Take the bus from Honda to Cota
34h 12m
$74–129

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

56Weekly Planes

2h 25mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 774 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Cota, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Quito to Cota via Ibarra, Ibarra, Tulcán, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, and Terminal Salitre in around 28h 37m.

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Cota, Colombia(opens in a new window)

Cota is a municipality and town of Colombia in the Central Savanna Province of the department of Cundinamarca. Cota is part of the metropolitan area of Colombian capital Bogotá which centre is 26 km away. The urban centre of Cota is located at an altitude of 2566 m and the municipality borders Chía in the north, Funza in the south, Suba, part of Bogotá in the east and Tenjo in the west.

Things to do in Cota

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 Cota

Hemma Bogotá Country Luxury Suites Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Travelers Condominio Plenitud(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Sonesta Hotel Bogotá(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Hotel Santa Barbara Boutique(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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