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

The cheapest way to get from Salta to Quito is to bus via Tacna which costs $140 - $260 and takes 3 days 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Salta to Quito is to fly and car which takes 8h 13m and costs $330 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Salta and Quito?

No, there is no direct bus from Salta to Quito. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Salta and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Terminal Internacional, Tacna and Lima Javier Prado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 9h.

How far is it from Salta to Quito?

The distance between Salta and Quito is 3130 km. The road distance is 4179.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Salta to Quito without a car is to bus via Tacna which takes 3 days 9h and costs $140 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Salta to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salta to Quito bus from?

Salta to Quito bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, depart from Terminal de Salta station.

Where does the Salta to Quito bus arrive?

Salta to Quito bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

What is the time difference between Salta and Quito?

Quito is 2h behind Salta. It is currently 9:02 AM in Salta and 7:02 AM in Quito.

Can I drive from Salta to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Salta to Quito is 4180 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Salta to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 849+ hotels available in Quito.

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

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

Fly, car
best
1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)SLA - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
8h 13m
$332–684
Bus via Tacna
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Rodoviario de Arica
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Lima Terminal Excluciva
4. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
3d 9h
$146–253
Drive 4,179.8 km
1. Drive from Salta to Quito4,179.8 km
2d 10h
$373–538
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
4d 13h
$221–410

Salta to Quito by bus

2Weekly Buses

4d 13hAverage Duration

$221Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,130.4 km
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Lima Terminal Excluciva, and Lima Javier Prado in around 3d 9h.

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