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How to get fromQuito to Caliby car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Quito to Cali by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cali (CLO)plane plane UIO - CLO
    6h 40m
    $207–299

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus Quito
    2. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus bus
    17h 25m
    $32–55

  3. Bus via Popayan Airport (PPN)

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal Popayánbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus bus
    17h 20m
    $43–61

  4. Drive  718.4 km

    1. Drive from Quito to Calicar car 718.4 km
    12h 23m
    $41–59

  5. Bus, bus to Pasto, fly

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus bus
    3. Fly from Pasto (PSO) to Cali (CLO)plane plane PSO - CLO
    10h 24m
    $122–210

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus Quito Carcelén
    2. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus bus
    18h 13m
    $32–54

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cali (CLO) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Cali, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Terminal de Transporte Cali via Tulcán, Terminal Ipiales, and Terminal Popayán in around 17h 20m.

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