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How to get fromEl Tambo to Ipialesby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from El Tambo to Ipiales by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus via Terminal de Pasto

    best
    1. Take the taxi from El Tambo to Terminal de Pastotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal Ipialesbus bus
    5h 21m
    $32–36

  2. Drive 117.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Tambo to Ipialescar car 117.6 km
    2h 6m
    $7–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Tambo to Ipialestaxi taxi 117.6 km
    2h 6m
    $60–80

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from El Tambo to San Juantaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from San Juan to Plaza La Polabus bus Ruta 2
    2h 31m
    $57–67

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 121.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between El Tambo, Nariño, Colombia and Ipiales, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from El Tambo to Ipiales. However, you can take the taxi to Terminal de Pasto then take the bus to Terminal Ipiales. Alternatively, you can drive from El Tambo to Ipiales in around 2h 6m.

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