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

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  1. Bus via Ibarra

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus Lago Agrio
    2. Take the bus from Ibarra to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Quito / ...
    4h 14m
    $11–22

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Quito / ...
    5h
    $6–17

  3. Drive  244.1 km

    1. Drive from Tulcán to Quitocar car 244.1 km
    3h 35m
    $19–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tulcán to Quitotaxi taxi 244.1 km
    3h 35m
    $120–150

Tulcán to Quito by bus

Calendar938Weekly Buses
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Tulcán, Ecuador and Quito, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Tulcán to Quito Terminal Carcelén via Ibarra in around 4h 14m.

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