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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to MEDELLIN is to bus which costs $110 - $170 and takes 35h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to MEDELLIN is to car and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $100 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and MEDELLIN?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to MEDELLIN. However, there are services departing from Quito Terminal Carcelén and arriving at Terminal de Transportes de Monteria via Terminal de Transporte Ipiales, Terminal del Sur and Terminal del Norte Medellin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 6m.

How far is it from Quito to MEDELLIN?

The distance between Quito and MEDELLIN is 1098 km. The road distance is 1541.2 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Quito to MEDELLIN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to MEDELLIN bus from?

Quito to MEDELLIN bus services, operated by Pullman Carchi, depart from Quito Terminal Carcelén station.

Where does the Quito to MEDELLIN bus arrive?

Quito to MEDELLIN bus services, operated by Pullman Carchi, arrive at Tulcán station.

Can I drive from Quito to MEDELLIN?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to MEDELLIN is 1541 km. It takes approximately 25h 55m to drive from Quito to MEDELLIN.

Where can I stay near MEDELLIN?

There are 119+ hotels available in MEDELLIN.

Quito to MEDELLIN - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Quito to MEDELLIN by car, plane, bus, or taxi

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Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly
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1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane UIO - MTR
4h 38m
$100–383
Bus
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 bus from Terminal del Norte Medellin to Terminal de Transportes de Monteriabus
35h 6m
$112–163
Drive 1,541.2 km
1. Drive from Quito to MEDELLINcar 1,541.2 km
25h 55m
$186–269
Bus to Ipiales, fly
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
2. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane IPI - MTR
10h 39m
$232–459
Bus, taxi
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 de Transporte Calibus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal del Nortebus
5. Take the taxi from Medellín to Monteríataxi
39h 29m
$419–459

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR) flights

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3h 13mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,098.4 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to MEDELLIN via Tulcán, Terminal de Transporte Ipiales, Terminal del Sur, Exposiciones, Exposiciones Cra.51 #36-61 Medellin, Caribe Cra.64 # 75b-400 Medellin, Terminal del Norte Medellin, and Terminal de Transportes de Monteria in around 35h 6m.

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