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

The cheapest way to get from Cartageno to Quito is to bus which costs $100 - $150 and takes 37h 6m.

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 28m and costs $170 - $550.

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 de Transportes de Villavicencio, Terminal Salitre and Tulcán. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 11m.

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 long does it take to get from Cartageno to Quito?

It takes approximately 6h 28m 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 de Transportes de Villavicencio 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 901+ 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, 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 28m
$177–513
Bus
cheapest
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 Tulcán to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus
36h 10m
$100–147
Taxi, bus, drive
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 La Dorada, Putumayobus
4. Drive from La Dorada, Putumayo to El Dorado de Cascalescar
5. Take the bus from El Dorado de Cascales to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus
29h 2m
$154–203
Drive 1,353.6 km
1. Drive from Cartageno to Quitocar 1,353.6 km
21h 45m
$161–233
Bus via Villavicencio
1. Take the bus from El Venado to Terminal de Transportes de Villavicenciobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Villavicencio to Terminal Salitrebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
4. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
35h 11m
$102–155
Bus #2
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 Tulcán to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus
37h 6m
$101–146

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

35Weekly Planes

6h 27mAverage Duration

$119Cheapest 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 28m

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 de Transportes de Villavicencio, Terminal Salitre, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, and Tulcán in around 35h 11m.

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