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How to get fromQuito to Tumacoby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Quito to Tumaco by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive via Atuntaqui

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Atuntaquibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atuntaqui to San Lorenzobus bus
    3. Drive from San Lorenzo to Tumacocar car
    8h 44m
    $21–37

  2. Drive  340.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tumacocar car 340.5 km
    5h 2m
    $20–28

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to San Lorenzobus bus San Lorenzo / ...
    2. Drive from San Lorenzo to Tumacocar car
    10h 15m
    $21–29

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  • Distance: 362.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Quito to Tumaco. However, you can take the bus to Atuntaqui, take the bus to San Lorenzo, then drive to Tumaco. Alternatively, you can drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tumaco in around 5h 2m.

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