What is the cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Loja?

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Loja is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 37h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartagena to Loja?

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Loja is to fly which takes 9h 50m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Loja?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Loja. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena and arriving at Loja via Terminal Salitre and Tulcán. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.

How far is it from Cartagena to Loja?

The distance between Cartagena and Loja is 1742 km. The road distance is 2426.2 km.

How do I travel from Cartagena to Loja without a car?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Loja without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 44h 55m and costs $840 - $890.

How long does it take to get from Cartagena to Loja?

It takes approximately 12h 58m to get from Cartagena to Loja, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Loja bus from?

Cartagena to Loja bus services, operated by Copetran, depart from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena station.

Bus or fly from Cartagena to Loja?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Loja is to fly which takes 9h 50m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 2 days 16h.

Where does the Cartagena to Loja bus arrive?

Cartagena to Loja bus services, operated by Copetran, arrive at Terminal Salitre station.

Can I drive from Cartagena to Loja?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Loja is 2426 km. It takes approximately 37h 4m to drive from Cartagena to Loja.

Where can I stay near Loja?

There are 103+ hotels available in Loja.

Cartagena to Loja - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cartagena to Loja by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly Cartagena to Cuenca, bus
best
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Cuenca (CUE)plane CTG - CUE
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca to Lojabus
12h 58m
$263–423
Fly Cartagena to Loja
cheapest
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Loja (LOH)plane CTG - LOH
9h 50m
$123–532
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal del Nortebus
2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lojabus
44h 55m
$842–881
Drive 2,426.2 km
1. Drive from Cartagena to Lojacar 2,426.2 km
37h 4m
$138–199
Bus to Los Garzones Airport, fly to Loja
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Ceretebus
2. Fly from Los Garzones Airport (MTR) to Loja (LOH)plane MTR - LOH
16h 59m
Fly Cartagena to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane CTG - GYE
2. Drive from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Lojacar
12h 26m
$260–464
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Salitrebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
3. Take the bus from Tulcán to Lojabus
2d 16h
$132–207

Cartagena (CTG) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

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7h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,741.9 km
Duration: 12h 58m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Colombia and Loja, Ecuador?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Euroairlines, and three other airlines fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Loja (LOH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Loja via Terminal Salitre, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, and Tulcán in around 2d 16h.

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