There are 6 ways to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Cali by plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Cuenca
best- Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Cali (CLO)plane CUE - CLO
6h 18m$260–385Drive 1,121.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Calicar 1,121.6 km
19h 5m$64–92Bus via Ambato
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Ambatobus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
- Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
24h 21m$71–116Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Cuenca, Ecuador to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
- Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cali (CLO)plane GYE - CLO
7h 53m$337–570Bus
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
- Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
25h 39m$69–128Bus via Popayan Airport (PPN)
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Riobambabus
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal Popayánbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
26h 14m$82–135
Cuenca (CUE) to Cali (CLO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Cali is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 19h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Cali is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $260 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca, Ecuador to Cali. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Terminal de Transporte Cali via Terminal Terrestre de Ambato, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Rumichaca and Ipiales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 21m.
The distance between Cuenca, Ecuador and Cali is 791 km. The road distance is 1121.6 km.
The best way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Cali without a car is to bus via Ambato which takes 24h 21m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Cali, including transfers.
Cuenca, Ecuador to Cali bus services, operated by Turismo Oriental, depart from Cuenca station.
The best way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Cali is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $260 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Ambato, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 24h 21m.
Cuenca, Ecuador to Cali bus services, operated by Turismo Oriental, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca, Ecuador to Cali is 1122 km. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Cali.
What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Cali, Colombia?
LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Cali (CLO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Terminal de Transporte Cali via Ambato, Terminal Terrestre de Ambato, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, and Ipiales in around 24h 21m.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Cuenca to Cali via Quito, Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Cuenca to Cali via José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Saturday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Cali via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–500
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Cali via Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–500
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Cali via Quito, Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–500
- Phone
- +593 3 252 1073
- [email protected]
- Website
- cooperativasanta.ec
Bus from Cuenca to Ambato
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- cooperativasanta.ec
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Fusion radio taxi
- Phone
- +593 7-281-1111
- Website
- facebook.com
Radio Taxi Amigos
- Phone
- +593 99 849 1019
- Website
- facebook.com
Radio Taxi Express
- Phone
- +593 09 9034 2881
- Website
- instagram.com
Radio Taxi FLASH
- Phone
- +593 99 407 6453
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Cuenca
- Phone
- +593 653 681 442
- Website
- taxiscuenca.es
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