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How to get fromTulcan to Quitoby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tulcan to Quito by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Tulcan to Rumichacataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Cúcuta
    3h 41m
    $30–40

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tulcan to Tulcáncar car
    2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Tulcán
    5h 56m
    $7–12

  3. Drive 285.8 km

    1. Drive from Tulcan to Quitocar car 285.8 km
    4h 27m
    $17–24

  4. Drive, bus via Tulcán

    1. Drive from Tulcan to Tulcáncar car
    2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Tulcan
    5h 58m
    $9–16

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 294.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Tulcan, Nariño, Colombia and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Tulcan to Quito. However, you can take the taxi to Rumichaca then take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. Alternatively, you can drive from Tulcan to Quito in around 4h 27m.

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