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How to get fromQuito Terminal Carcelén to Ipialesby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Ipiales by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to San Gabrielbus bus San Gabriel
    2. Drive from San Gabriel to Ipialescar car
    4h 10m
    $11–15

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus Quito
    4h 23m
    $7–11

  3. Drive  237 km

    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Ipialescar car 237 km
    3h 30m
    $29–41

  4. Bus via Tulcán

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus Quito Carcelén
    5h 11m
    $7–10

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  • Distance: 236.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Quito Terminal Carcelén, Ecuador and Ipiales, Colombia?

Pullman Carchi operates a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcán every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Micro San Cristobal also services this route hourly.

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