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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Pitalito is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Pitalito is to car and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $200 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Pitalito?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Pitalito. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Terminal de Pitalito via Rumichaca, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal de Pasto and Terminal de Mocoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.

How far is it from Quito to Pitalito?

The distance between Quito and Pitalito is 380 km. The road distance is 591.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Pitalito without a car is to bus which takes 16h 4m and costs $65 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Quito to Pitalito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Pitalito bus from?

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

Where does the Quito to Pitalito bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Quito to Pitalito?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Pitalito is 591 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Quito to Pitalito.

Where can I stay near Pitalito?

There are 75+ hotels available in Pitalito.

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

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

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Car, fly to Pitalito
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Pitalito (PTX)plane UIO - PTX
6h 44m
$205–825
Drive 591.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Pitalitocar 591.1 km
9h 53m
$34–49
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lago Agríobus
2. Drive from Lago Agrío to La Hormigacar
3. Take the bus from La Hormiga to Mocoabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Mocoa to Terminal de Pitalitobus
14h 28m
$39–60
Car, fly to Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA)plane UIO - FLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Florencia to Pitalitobus
10h 13m
$333–1,346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
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 Mocoabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Mocoa to Terminal de Pitalitobus
16h 4m
$65–91
Bus via Quito Terminal Carcelén
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 Mocoabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Mocoa to Terminal de Pitalitobus
17h 38m
$38–60

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Pitalito (PTX) flights

20Weekly Planes

6h 23mAverage Duration

$186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 379.8 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal de Pitalito via Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal de Pasto, and Terminal de Mocoa in around 16h 4m.

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