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

The cheapest way to get from Tumbes to Quito is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tumbes to Quito is to drive and fly and car which takes 2h 44m and costs $150 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Tumbes and Quito?

No, there is no direct bus from Tumbes to Quito. However, there are services departing from Tumbes and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Babahoyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Tumbes to Quito?

The distance between Tumbes and Quito is 520 km. The road distance is 560.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Tumbes to Quito without a car is to bus via Babahoyo which takes 11h 1m and costs $30 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Tumbes to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tumbes to Quito bus from?

Tumbes to Quito bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, depart from Tumbes station.

Where does the Tumbes to Quito bus arrive?

Tumbes to Quito bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Tumbes to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Tumbes to Quito is 561 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Tumbes to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 868+ hotels available in Quito.

Tumbes to Quito - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Tumbes to Quito by car, plane, 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.

Drive, fly, car
best
1. Drive from Tumbes to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)car
2. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane ETR - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
2h 44m
$155–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Huaquillas
10h 23m
$18–32
Drive 560.5 km
1. Drive from Tumbes to Quitocar 560.5 km
8h 18m
$85–122
Bus via Babahoyo
1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Babahoyobus
3. Take the bus from Babahoyo to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
11h 1m
$31–40
Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Lima / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Quitobus Guayaquil
11h 46m
$24–33

Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 519.7 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Tumbes, Peru and Quito, Ecuador?

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA operates a bus from Huaquillas to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 10h. Transportes TAC also services this route once daily.

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