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How to get fromQuito to El Panecilloby bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to El Panecillo by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive via Ipiales

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    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to TulcánbusQuito Carcelén / ...
    2. Drive from Tulcán to El Panecillocar
    9h 8m
    $15–22

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to TulcánbusQuito
    2. Drive from Tulcán to El Panecillocar
    8h 20m
    $16–25

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
    3. Take the taxi from Terminal de Pasto to El Panecillotaxi
    14h 27m
    $85–105

  4. Drive 380.5 km

    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to El Panecillocar380.5 km
    7h 26m
    $22–32

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and El Panecillo, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Quito to El Panecillo. However, you can take the bus to Tulcán then drive to El Panecillo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to El Panecillo via Tulcán in around 8h 20m.

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