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How to get fromTulcán to Quitoby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tulcán to Quito by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Cúcuta
    3h 2m
    $30–41

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Quito / ...
    5h
    $6–17

  3. Drive  244.1 km

    1. Drive from Tulcán to Quitocar car 244.1 km
    3h 35m
    $14–20

  4. Bus via Ibarra

    1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus Lago Agrio
    2. Take the bus from Ibarra to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Quito / ...
    4h 14m
    $11–22

Tulcán to Quito by bus

Calendar931Weekly Buses
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Tulcán, Ecuador and Quito, Ecuador?

Lineas de Los Andes operates a bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe once daily. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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