There are 3 ways to get from Quito to Pasto by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus Cúcuta / ...
- Take the taxi from Rumichaca to Pastotaxi
4h 10m$72–93Drive 334 km
cheapest- Drive from Quito to Pastocar 334 km
5h$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus Cúcuta / ...
- Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
6h 30m$40–49
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quito to Pasto is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Quito to Pasto is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 10m and costs $70 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Pasto. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Terminal de Pasto via Rumichaca and Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Quito and Pasto is 344 km. The road distance is 334 km.
The best way to get from Quito to Pasto without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 10m and costs $70 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Quito to Pasto, including transfers.
Quito to Pasto bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.
Quito to Pasto bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Rumichaca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Pasto is 334 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Quito to Pasto.
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What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Pasto, Colombia?
You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal de Pasto via Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, and Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales in around 6h 30m.
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Website
- Lineas De Los Andes
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Website
- Lineas De Los Andes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Cootransmilenio Taxis Ipiales
- Phone
- +57 313 611 4103
RadioTaxis 13 13
- Phone
- +57 602 773 1313
Taxis La Frontera
- Phone
- +57 602 773 3840
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