Rome2Rio

How to get fromIpiales to Quitoby plane, car, or bus

Find Transport to Quito

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Ipiales to Quito by 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.

  1. Fly, car

    best
    1. Fly from Loja (LOH) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane LOH - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    2h 22m
    $188–221

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Loja to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Loja
    12h 17m
    $13–29

  3. Bus via Riobamba

    1. Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus bus Loja
    2. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Riobamba
    10h 5m
    $19–31

  4. Drive 613.6 km

    1. Drive from Ipiales to Quitocar car 613.6 km
    10h 6m
    $35–51

  5. Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)

    1. Take the bus from Loja to Terminal Terrestre de Cuencabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Riobambabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    15h 13m
    $21–59

Loja (LOH) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ipiales to Quito.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 513.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Ipiales, Ecuador and Quito, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Ipiales to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Manaos, Loja, and Riobamba in around 10h 5m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Which London airport should I choose? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.