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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Nariño by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus Quito
    2. Drive from Tulcán to Nariñocar car
    5h 51m
    $19–28

  2. Drive  335.2 km

    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Nariñocar car 335.2 km
    4h 59m
    $40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus Quito
    2. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus bus
    7h 35m
    $24–34

  4. Bus via Ipiales

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus Quito Carcelén
    2. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus bus
    8h 24m
    $24–34

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  • Distance: 337.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Nariño via Tulcán, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, and Terminal de Pasto in around 7h 35m.

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