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

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  1. Bus

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    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 16m
    $13–20

  2. Drive  317.1 km

    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Pastocar car 317.1 km
    4h 43m
    $38–55

  3. 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 5m
    $13–20

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  • Distance: 319.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Terminal de Pasto via Tulcán and Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales in around 7h 16m.

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