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

The cheapest way to get from Salento to Quito is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 15h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salento to Quito is to fly and car which takes 5h 31m and costs $240 - $480.

How far is it from Salento to Quito?

The distance between Salento and Quito is 661 km. The road distance is 898.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Salento to Quito without a car is to bus via Popayan Airport (PPN) which takes 22h 58m and costs $70 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Salento to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salento to Quito bus from?

Salento to Quito bus services, operated by Coomotor, depart from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia station.

Where does the Salento to Quito bus arrive?

Salento to Quito bus services, operated by Coomotor, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Can I drive from Salento to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Salento to Quito is 898 km. It takes approximately 15h 59m to drive from Salento to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 853+ hotels available in Quito.

Salento to Quito - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

Q: Is there a direct bus between Salento and Quito?

No, there is no direct bus from Salento to Quito. However, there are services departing from Salento and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Terminal de Transportes de Armenia, Terminal de Transporte Cali, Terminal Popayán, Terminal Ipiales and Rumichaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 58m.

There are 6 ways to get from Salento to Quito by plane, car, bus, 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.

Fly from Armenia, car
best
1. Fly from Armenia (AXM) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)AXM - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
5h 31m
$247–472
Drive 898.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Salento to Quito898.1 km
15h 59m
$51–74
Bus via Popayan Airport (PPN)
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Terminal de Transporte Cali
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayán
3. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipiales
4. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
22h 58m
$74–100
Taxi to Perales Airport, fly, car
1. Take the taxi from Salento to Perales Airport (IBE)
2. Fly from Perales Airport (IBE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)IBE - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
8h 30m
$373–768
Fly from Pereira, car
1. Fly from Pereira (PEI) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)PEI - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
8h 18m
$199–429
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Terminal de Transporte Cali
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipiales
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
23h 8m
$56–88

Armenia (AXM) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

20Weekly Planes

5h 34mAverage Duration

$188Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Salento to Quito.

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Distance: 660.9 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Salento, Quindío, Colombia and Quito, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Salento to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Terminal de Transportes de Armenia, Terminal de Transporte Cali, Terminal Popayán, Terminal Ipiales, and Rumichaca in around 22h 58m.

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