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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Cota is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 17h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Cota is to car and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $220 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Cota?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Cota. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Terminal Salitre via Rumichaca and Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 4m.

How far is it from Quito to Cota?

The distance between Quito and Cota is 774 km. The road distance is 1101.3 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Cota without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Cota without a car is to bus which takes 27h 4m and costs $90 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Quito to Cota, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Cota bus from?

Quito to Cota bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Cota bus arrive?

Quito to Cota bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Rumichaca station.

Can I drive from Quito to Cota?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Cota is 1101 km. It takes approximately 17h 40m to drive from Quito to Cota.

Where can I stay near Cota?

There are 2705+ hotels available in Cota.

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

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

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Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)plane UIO - BOG
4h 22m
$220–363
Drive 1,101.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Quito to Cotacar 1,101.3 km
17h 40m
$63–91
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to El Dorado de Cascalesbus
2. Drive from El Dorado de Cascales to La Dorada, Putumayocar
3. Take the bus from La Dorada, Putumayo to Terminal Satelite del Surbus
23h 23m
$82–120
Bus to Ipiales, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
2. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)plane IPI - BOG
5h 57m
$216–487
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus Cúcuta / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal Salitrebus
27h 4m
$91–136
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
2. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Hondabus
5. Take the bus from Honda to Cotabus
29h 29m
$88–148

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) flights

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2h 34mAverage Duration

$183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 774 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cota via Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, and Terminal Salitre in around 27h 4m.

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