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There are 6 ways to get from Tulcán to Riobamba by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Quito

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Cúcuta
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus bus Riobamba / ...
    6h 32m
    $35–59

  2. Bus #3

    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
    $25–36

  4. Bus

    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

  5. Bus #2

    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

  6. Bus #4

    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: 442.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Tulcán to Riobamba via Rumichaca and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe in around 6h 32m.

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