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

The cheapest way to get from Cartageno to Quito is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 21h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartageno to Quito is to taxi and fly and car which takes 6h 33m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cartageno and Quito?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartageno to Quito. However, there are services departing from El Venado and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Terminal Salitre, Terminal Ipiales and Rumichaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 25m.

How far is it from Cartageno to Quito?

The distance between Cartageno and Quito is 1015 km. The road distance is 1353.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartageno to Quito without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 32h 9m and costs $170 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Cartageno to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartageno to Quito bus from?

Cartageno to Quito bus services, operated by Flota La Macarena, depart from El Venado station.

Where does the Cartageno to Quito bus arrive?

Cartageno to Quito bus services, operated by Flota La Macarena, arrive at Terminal Salitre station.

Can I drive from Cartageno to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartageno to Quito is 1354 km. It takes approximately 21h 45m to drive from Cartageno to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 921+ hotels available in Quito.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Cartageno to Quito by taxi, 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.

Taxi, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car
best
1. Take the taxi from Cartageno to El Alcaraván Airport (EYP)taxi
2. Fly from El Alcaraván Airport (EYP) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane EYP - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
6h 33m
$188–614
Drive 1,353.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cartageno to Quitocar 1,353.6 km
21h 45m
$77–111
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Cartageno to Tenzataxi
2. Take the bus from Tenza to Terminal Salitrebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
4. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
32h 9m
$173–224
Taxi, fly to Ipiales, bus
1. Take the taxi from Cartageno to El Alcaraván Airport (EYP)taxi
2. Fly from El Alcaraván Airport (EYP) to Ipiales (IPI)plane EYP - IPI
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
8h 43m
$203–729
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Venado to Terminal Salitrebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
35h 25m
$127–178
Bus via Pasto
1. Take the bus from El Venado to Terminal Salitrebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Pastobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
4. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
36h 21m
$128–182

El Alcaraván Airport (EYP) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

33Weekly Planes

6h 22mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cartageno to Quito.

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Distance: 1,014.7 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Cartageno, Colombia and Quito, Ecuador?

You can take a vehicle from Cartageno to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via El Venado, Terminal Salitre, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, and Rumichaca in around 35h 25m.

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