There are 4 ways to get from Tulcán to Cayambe by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tulcán to Otavalobus Tulcán
4h 37m$12–19Bus via Terminal de la Ofelia
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus Tulcan
- Take the bus from Terminal La Ofelia to Cayambebus Quito
6h 52m$10–12Drive 167.2 km
- Drive from Tulcán to Cayambecar 167.2 km
2h 49m$13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tulcán to Cayambetaxi 167.2 km
2h 49m$75–90
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tulcán to Cayambe is to bus via Terminal de la Ofelia which costs $10 - $12 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Tulcán to Cayambe is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Tulcán to Cayambe. However, there are services departing from Tulcán and arriving at Cayambe via Otavalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Tulcán and Cayambe is 180 km. The road distance is 167.2 km.
The best way to get from Tulcán to Cayambe without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $11 - $19.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Tulcán to Cayambe, including transfers.
Tulcán to Cayambe bus services, operated by Cooperativa Tax Gacela, depart from Tulcán station.
Tulcán to Cayambe bus services, operated by Cooperativa Tax Gacela, arrive at Otavalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tulcán to Cayambe is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Tulcán to Cayambe.
There are 78+ hotels available in Cayambe.
What companies run services between Tulcán, Ecuador and Cayambe, Ecuador?
Cooperativa Tax Gacela operates a bus from Tulcán to Otavalo hourly. Tickets cost $3–7 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +593 062980728
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cooperativa Tax Gacela
Bus from Tulcán to Otavalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- Cooperativa Tax Gacela
- Phone
- +593 6-298-0020
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tulcán to Quito Terminal Carcelén
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- Cooperativa de Transportes Pullman Carchi
- Phone
- +593 95 885 1254
- [email protected]
- Website
- microsancristobal.com
Bus from Tulcán to Quito Terminal Carcelén
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Book at
- busplace.com
- Phone
- +593(02) 2360-094
- [email protected]
- Website
- cooperativaflordelvalle.com
Bus from Terminal La Ofelia to Cayambe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Taxis Lagos
- Phone
- +593 98 782 6201
- Website
- taxislagos.ec
Compañia De Taxis Ejecutivo Y Comercial Caciktulcanaza S.A.
- Phone
- +593 6 223 6500
- Website
- facebook.com
Servicio Puerta a Puerta Tulcán Quito
- Phone
- +593 99 920 0860
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