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How to get fromTumbaco to Riobambaby bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tumbaco to Riobamba by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Pifo to Riobambabus bus Ibarra
    4h 32m
    $11–16

  2. Drive 201.5 km

    1. Drive from Tumbaco to Riobambacar car 201.5 km
    2h 54m
    $12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tumbaco to Riobambataxi taxi 201.5 km
    2h 54m
    $110–140

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane UIO - CUE
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Riobambabus bus
    5h 4m
    $110–248

  5. Bus via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus bus Riobamba / ...
    5h 33m
    $15–33

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tumbaco to Riobamba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 212.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

Cooperativa de Transportes Unidos operates a bus from Pifo to Riobamba twice daily. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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