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There are 5 ways to get from Tulcán to Riobamba by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus Lago Agrio
    2. Take the bus from Ibarra to Riobambabus bus Ibarra
    8h 22m
    $18–28

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Riobambabus bus Tulcán
    10h
    $11–13

  3. Drive  428 km

    1. Drive from Tulcán to Riobambacar car 428 km
    6h 15m
    $33–47

  4. Bus via Quito

    1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Quito / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus bus Riobamba / ...
    8h 30m
    $12–28

  5. Bus via Quito #2

    1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Tulcan
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus bus Quito
    10h 15m
    $13–17

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  • Distance: 428.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Tulcán to Riobamba via Ibarra and Ibarra in around 8h 22m.

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