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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Tulcan is to bus which costs $6 - $9 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Tulcan is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Tulcan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Riobamba. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Quito to Tulcan?

The distance between Quito and Tulcan is 114 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Tulcan without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $6 - $9.

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

The bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobamba takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Quito to Tulcan bus from?

Quito to Tulcan bus services, operated by EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Tulcan bus arrive?

Quito to Tulcan bus services, operated by EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes, arrive at Riobamba station.

Can I drive from Quito to Tulcan?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Tulcan is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Quito to Tulcan.

Where can I stay near Tulcan?

There are 88+ hotels available in Tulcan.

Quito to Tulcan - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Quito to Tulcan by bus, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus Quito
3h 30m
$6–9
Bus via Riobamba
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus Riobamba / ...
3h 39m
$5–18
Drive 115.9 mi
1. Drive from Quito to Tulcancar 115.9 mi
2h 43m
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Quito to Tulcantaxi 115.9 mi
2h 43m
$100–130
Bus via Quito
1. Take the bus from Quito to Riobambabus Ibarra / ...
4h 8m
$6–13

Quito to Tulcan by bus and foot

77Weekly Services

3h 30mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 113.5 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Tulcan, Riobamba, Ecuador?

EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobamba every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Cooperativa Piñas Interprovincial also services this route once daily.

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