There are 3 ways to get from Riobamba 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 Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
- Take the taxi from Rumichaca to Pastotaxi
8h 23m$70–108Drive 517.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Riobamba to Pastocar 517.3 km
7h 40m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
14h 22m$46–72
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riobamba to Pasto is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Riobamba to Pasto is to drive which takes 7h 40m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Riobamba to Pasto. However, there are services departing from Riobamba and arriving at Terminal de Pasto via Terminal Terrestre de Ambato, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Rumichaca and Terminal Ipiales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
The distance between Riobamba and Pasto is 521 km. The road distance is 517.3 km.
The best way to get from Riobamba to Pasto without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 23m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Riobamba to Pasto, including transfers.
Riobamba to Pasto bus services, operated by TACA Andina, depart from Riobamba station.
Riobamba to Pasto bus services, operated by TACA Andina, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Ambato station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riobamba to Pasto is 517 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Riobamba to Pasto.
There are 41+ hotels available in Pasto.
What companies run services between Riobamba, Ecuador and Pasto, Colombia?
You can take a bus from Riobamba to Terminal de Pasto via Terminal Terrestre de Ambato, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Rumichaca, and Terminal Ipiales in around 14h 22m.
- Phone
- +593 095 887 1622
- Website
- cooperativapatria.com
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–18
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +593 03 296 1964
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/TRANSPORTESCOLTA/
- Website
- https://andestransit.com/Search
- Phone
- +59 07 257 1861
- cooploja@loja.telconet.net
- Website
- cooperativaloja.com.ec
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Book at
- api.whatsapp.com
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre de Ambato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Book at
- api.whatsapp.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Book at
- api.whatsapp.com
- Phone
- +51 9 6788 4526
- servicioalcliente@lineasdelosandes.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/lineasdelosandesve/
- Phone
- +593 99 354 7653
- tacaandica@gmail.com
- Website
- tacaandina.com
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre de Ambato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- tacaandina.com
- Phone
- +593 3-287-1787
- fpelileo@hotmail.com
- Website
- flotapelileo.com.ec
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +593 98 076 1302
- info@cooperativabanos.com.ec
- Website
- cooperativabanos.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–14
- Schedules at
- cooperativabanos.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +59 098 900 7838
- info@cooperativabanos.com.ec
- Website
- cooperativabanos.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- cooperativabanos.com
- Phone
- +57 314 8300867
- cootranarltda@yahoo.com
- Website
- cootranar.com
Bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal de Pasto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Taxis La Frontera
- Phone
- +57 602 773 3840
RadioTaxis 13 13
- Phone
- +57 602 773 1313
Cootransmilenio Taxis Ipiales
- Phone
- +57 313 611 4103
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Travelling around the UAE - to help you get the most out of your next trip.



















