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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Santander is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 22h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Santander is to car and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $130 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Santander. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Quebradaseca via Terminal Cúcuta and Terminal De Transporte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 19m.

How far is it from Quito to Santander?

The distance between Quito and Santander is 1038 km. The road distance is 1458.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 26h 19m and costs $140 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Quito to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Santander bus from?

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

Where does the Quito to Santander bus arrive?

Quito to Santander bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Cúcuta station.

Can I drive from Quito to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Santander is 1458 km. It takes approximately 22h 37m to drive from Quito to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 388+ hotels available in Santander.

Quito to Santander - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Quito to Santander by car, plane, or bus

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Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Bucaramanga Airport
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane UIO - BGA
6h 1m
$133–502
Drive 1,458.4 km
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1. Drive from Quito to Bucaramangacar 1,458.4 km
22h 37m
$83–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cúcutabus Cúcuta
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
26h 19m
$149–185
Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Yariguíes Airport
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Yariguíes Airport (EJA)plane UIO - EJA
6h 58m
$273–1,135
Bus to Ipiales, fly to Bucaramanga Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
2. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane IPI - BGA
7h 26m
$245–475
Bus via Ipiales
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus Cúcuta / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
32h 26m
$119–167
Bus via Bogotá
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal Salitrebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Berlinas Oficina Bucaramangabus
40h 29m
$113–141

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) flights

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,038.1 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Quebradaseca via Cúcuta, Terminal Cúcuta, Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga, and Terminal De Transporte in around 26h 19m.

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