What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Salta?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Salta is to bus via Tacna which costs $200000 - $390000 and takes 3 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Salta?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Salta is to car and fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $410000 - $1500000.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Salta?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Salta. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Terminal de Salta via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

How far is it from Quito to Salta?

The distance between Quito and Salta is 3129 km. The road distance is 4175.1 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Salta without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Salta without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 8h and costs $320000 - $490000.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Salta?

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Quito to Salta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Salta bus from?

Quito to Salta bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Salta bus arrive?

Quito to Salta bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

What is the time difference between Quito and Salta?

Salta is 2h ahead of Quito. It is currently 9:28 AM in Quito and 11:28 AM in Salta.

Can I drive from Quito to Salta?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Salta is 4175 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Quito to Salta.

Where can I stay near Salta?

There are 1041+ hotels available in Salta.

Quito to Salta - 4 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Salta by car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car, fly
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA)plane UIO - SLA
9h 8m
$414,655–1,434,655
Bus via Tacna
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Javier Pradobus
2. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Saltabus
3d 11h
$204,894–383,654
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Terminal de Saltabus
3d 8h
$323,920–489,786
Drive 4,175.1 km
1. Drive from Quito to Saltacar 4,175.1 km
2d 10h
$515,671–744,858

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) flights

8Weekly Planes

8hAverage Duration

$382,401Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,128.8 km
Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Salta, Argentina?

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal de Salta via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy in around 3d 8h.

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