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How to get fromQuito to El Panecilloby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Quito to El Panecillo by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive via Ipiales

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    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus Quito Carcelén
    2. Drive from Tulcán to El Panecillocar car
    9h 18m
    $25–36

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus Quito
    2. Drive from Tulcán to El Panecillocar car
    8h 30m
    $25–37

  3. Drive  389.7 km

    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to El Panecillocar car 389.7 km
    7h 41m
    $47–67

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  • Distance: 389.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

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 30m.

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