What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Cartagena?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Cartagena is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 29h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Cartagena?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Cartagena is to car and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $170 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Quito Terminal Carcelén and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal de Pasto and Terminal Salitre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Quito to Cartagena?

The distance between Quito and Cartagena is 1270 km. The road distance is 1758.1 km.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Cartagena?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Quito to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Cartagena bus from?

Quito to Cartagena bus services, operated by Cooperativa Tax Gacela, depart from Quito Terminal Carcelén station.

Where does the Quito to Cartagena bus arrive?

Quito to Cartagena bus services, operated by Cooperativa Tax Gacela, arrive at Tulcán station.

Can I drive from Quito to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Cartagena is 1758 km. It takes approximately 29h 3m to drive from Quito to Cartagena.

How do I get a bus ticket from Quito to Cartagena?

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Where can I stay near Cartagena?

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Quito to Cartagena - 6 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and taxi

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

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Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Cartagena
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cartagena (CTG)plane UIO - CTG
6h 56m
$175–475
Drive 1,758.1 km
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1. Drive from Quito to Cartagenacar 1,758.1 km
29h 3m
$100–144
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
3. Take the taxi from Medellín to Cartagenataxi
39h 32m
$549–597
Bus to Ipiales, fly to Cartagena
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
2. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to Cartagena (CTG)plane IPI - CTG
9h 58m
$227–400
Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane UIO - BAQ
3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
9h 9m
$103–399
Bus
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
2. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal Salitrebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
2d 3h
$101–161

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

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4h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,270 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Tulcán, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal de Pasto, and Terminal Salitre in around 2d 3h.

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