There are 2 ways to get from Quito to Tulcán by bus or car
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Quito to Tulcán by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Quito to Tulcán is to bus which costs $5 - $10 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Quito to Tulcán is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $13 - $20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Quito Terminal Carcelén and arriving at Tulcán. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Quito and Tulcán is 226 km. The road distance is 244 km.
The best way to get from Quito to Tulcán without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $5 - $10.
The bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcán takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Quito to Tulcán bus services, operated by Pullman Carchi, depart from Quito Terminal Carcelén station.
Quito to Tulcán bus services, operated by Pullman Carchi, arrive at Tulcán station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Tulcán is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Quito to Tulcán.
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What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Tulcán, Ecuador?
Pullman Carchi operates a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcán every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Seven other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +593 6-298-0020
- coop.pullmancarchi@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcán
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- Cooperativa de Transportes Pullman Carchi
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