There are 9 ways to get from Ecuador to Cartagena by plane, bus, taxi, or car
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Fly José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Cartagena
best- Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cartagena (CTG)plane GYE - CTG
5h 2m$215–428Drive 2,131.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Guayaquil to Cartagenacar 2,131.8 km
35h 18m$121–175Bus, taxi via Villa del Rosario
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cúcutabus
- Take the taxi from Cúcuta to Pamplonataxi
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
43h 34m$262–343Fly José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
- Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane GYE - BAQ
- Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
7h 24m$282–531Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Cartagena
- Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
- Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cartagena (CTG)plane UIO - CTG
6h 55m$215–475Bus via Villa del Rosario
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cúcutabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
46h 17m$178–248Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Rumichacabus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
- Take the taxi from Medellín to Cartagenataxi
2d$584–636Bus
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Lago Agriobus
- Take the bus from La Dorada, Putumayo to Terminal del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal del Norte Medellin to Terminal de Transportes de Monteriabus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Monteria to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
2d 5h$157–198Bus #2
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cúcutabus Lima-Cucuta
- Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
2d 16h$180–322
José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cartagena (CTG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ecuador to Cartagena is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 35h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ecuador to Cartagena is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $210 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Ecuador to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Guayaquil and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Quito Terminal Carcelén, El Labrador, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Terminal Cúcuta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 17m.
The distance between Ecuador and Cartagena is 1507 km. The road distance is 2131.8 km.
The best way to get from Ecuador to Cartagena without a car is to bus and taxi via Villa del Rosario which takes 43h 34m and costs $260 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Ecuador to Cartagena, including transfers.
Ecuador to Cartagena bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., depart from Guayaquil station.
The best way to get from Ecuador to Cartagena is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $210 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus via Villa del Rosario, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 46h 17m.
Ecuador to Cartagena bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., arrive at Quito Terminal Carcelén station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ecuador to Cartagena is 2132 km. It takes approximately 35h 18m to drive from Ecuador to Cartagena.
What companies run services between Ecuador and Cartagena, Colombia?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Copa Airlines, and LATAM Chile fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cartagena (CTG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guayaquil to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Quito Terminal Carcelén, El Labrador, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Cúcuta, and Terminal Cúcuta in around 46h 17m.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Cartagena via Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–410
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Cartagena via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–410
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Cartagena via Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $200–410
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Cartagena via Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–410
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–440
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport via Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–440
Flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Cartagena via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–450
Flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Cartagena via Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–450
Flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Cartagena via José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–450
- Phone
- +593 96 297 2979
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Bus from Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelén
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Schedules at
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Bus from Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelén
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Schedules at
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
- Phone
- +593 98 414 6312
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
Car from Quito to Quito Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
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