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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Mérida is to bus which costs $110 - $170 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Mérida is to car and fly and drive and bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $130 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Mérida?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Quito Terminal Carcelén and arriving at Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes via Terminal de Transporte Ipiales, Terminal Cúcuta and San Antonio del Táchira. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 39m.

How far is it from Quito to Mérida?

The distance between Quito and Mérida is 1423 km. The road distance is 1892.6 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Quito to Mérida, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Mérida bus from?

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

Where does the Quito to Mérida bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Quito and Mérida?

Mérida is 1h ahead of Quito. It is currently 1:06 PM in Quito and 2:06 PM in Mérida.

Can I drive from Quito to Mérida?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Mérida is 1893 km. It takes approximately 28h 42m to drive from Quito to Mérida.

Where can I stay near Mérida?

There are 44+ hotels available in Mérida.

Quito to Mérida - 8 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Quito to Mérida by car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Camilo Daza International Airport, drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC)plane UIO - CUC
3. Drive from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to San Cristóbalcar
4. Take the bus from San Cristóbal to Terminal Jose Antonio Paredesbus
13h 25m
$136–489
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal Cúcutabus
3. Take the bus from Ureña to Terminal Jose Antonio Paredesbus
2d 2h
$112–166
Bus via Villa del Rosario
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal Cúcutabus
3. Take the bus from San Antonio del Táchira to Terminal Jose Antonio Paredesbus
46h 39m
$114–169
Drive 1,892.6 km
1. Drive from Quito to Méridacar 1,892.6 km
28h 42m
$144–207
Bus to Ipiales, fly to Camilo Daza International Airport, drive, bus
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
2. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC)plane IPI - CUC
3. Drive from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to San Cristóbalcar
4. Take the bus from San Cristóbal to Terminal Jose Antonio Paredesbus
16h 47m
$193–435
Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Maracaibo, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Maracaibo (MAR)plane UIO - MAR
3. Take the bus from Maracaibo to Terminal Jose Antonio Paredesbus
16h 37m
$190–755
Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Bucaramanga Airport, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane UIO - BGA
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga to Terminal Cúcutabus
4. Take the bus from San Antonio del Táchira to Terminal Jose Antonio Paredesbus
17h 53m
$157–509
Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Yariguíes Airport, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Yariguíes Airport (EJA)plane UIO - EJA
3. Take the bus from Barrancabermeja to Terminal Cúcutabus
4. Take the bus from San Antonio del Táchira to Terminal Jose Antonio Paredesbus
22h 8m
$322–1,091

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) flights

37Weekly Planes

5h 39mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,423.4 km
Duration: 13h 25m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Mérida, Venezuela?

You can take a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes via Tulcán, Terminal de Transporte Ipiales, Terminal Cúcuta, and San Antonio del Táchira in around 46h 39m.

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