Facts about the transport from Quito to Tulcan
| Cheapest Transport | $10 |
| Fastest Transport | 5h |
| Earliest Departure | 1:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:59 PM |
| Departures per day | 17 |
| Distance | 250 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Avianca, Expreso Tulcan |
Quito to Tulcan
Best Options
$11
$265
Other Options
Transportation from Quito to Tulcan
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Buses$ 10
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Flights$ 260
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Quito
From Tulcan
Popular Routes in Ecuador
How to get from Quito to Tulcan
Travelling between Quito and Tulcan is possible by Flight and bus. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 264.52 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 10.10.
How long does it take to get from Quito to Tulcan?
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 18 hours to travel between Quito and Tulcan depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Quito and Tulcan. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 17h 3m to reach Tulcan.
How much does it cost to get from Quito to Tulcan?
Travelling between Quito and Tulcan can be as cheap as USD 10.10 if you opt for a Expreso Tulcan bus and as expensive as USD 264.52 if you buy a Avianca flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Quito and Tulcan ?
- 14 from Quito to Tulcan starting from 01:00 Terminal Terrestre Carcelen until 23:59 Terminal Terrestre Carcelen
- 3 by flight from Quito to Tulcan starting from 02:35 Quito Airport until 17:55 Quito Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Quito to Tulcan.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Quito to Tulcan overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Quito and Tulcan
Expreso Tulcan
What is the most popular transport to get from Quito to Tulcan?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus