Bus from Quito to Tulcan

Q: How much does the ticket from Quito to Tulcan cost?

Tickets start from $8.77. The final price depends on the schedule and availability.

Q: How many buses leave from Quito to Tulcan per day?

There are 15 scheduled departures. The first leaves at 01:00; the rest are listed in the schedule table on this page.

Q: Where does the bus leave from in Quito?

From Quito Carcelén Terminal Terrestre. The address and a map link can be found in the boarding section.

Q: Where does the bus arrive in Tulcan?

At Tulcan Terminal Terrestre. The address and map are in the arrival section.

Q: How do I buy my ticket from Quito to Tulcan?

Select the date and your departure in the search tool on this page and complete the booking online.

Bus tickets from Quito to Tulcan from $8.77. Journey of 4h 55m with 15 scheduled departures.

00:55

Quito Quitumbe Bus Terminal

— 6h 10m —

07:05

Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal

Direkt

från 10,00 US$

Boka

01:00

Quito Carcelen Bus Terminal

— 4h 55m —

05:55

Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal

Direkt

från 8,77 US$

Boka

02:00

Quito Carcelen Bus Terminal

— 4h 55m —

06:55

Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal

Direkt

från 8,77 US$

Boka

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Travel Details

The essentials of this trip at a glance.

$8.77

From

4h 55m

Duration

15

Departures per day

≈ 130 km

Distance

Book Quito → Tulcan

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Schedules from Quito to Tulcan

Scheduled departures. Times are local to each station.

Departure	Arrival	Duration	Days
01:00	05:55	4h 55m	Every day
02:00	06:55	4h 55m	Every day
03:15	08:10	4h 55m	Every day
04:40	09:35	4h 55m	Every day
07:10	12:05	4h 55m	Every day
09:20	14:15	4h 55m	Every day
10:30	15:25	4h 55m	Every day
12:00	16:55	4h 55m	Every day
13:20	18:15	4h 55m	Every day
14:10	19:05	4h 55m	Every day
15:40	20:35	4h 55m	Every day
17:30	22:25	4h 55m	Every day
20:40	01:35	4h 55m	Every day
22:00	02:55	4h 55m	Every day
23:59	04:54	4h 55m	Every day

Boarding and Arrival

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Departure: Quito

Quito Carcelén Terminal Terrestre
Av. Galo Plaza and Av. Eloy Alfaro, Quito, 170144

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Arrival: Tulcan

Tulcan Terminal Terrestre
Av. Rafael Arellano y Carabobo, 40101

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What to do in Tulcan

Tulcan is located in northern Ecuador, near the border with Colombia. Three places in the area to plan your visit.

Santuario de Las Lajas, cerca de la frontera Ecuador-Colombia

Las Lajas Sanctuary

Catholic temple and basilica dedicated to Our Lady of Las Lajas, in the municipality of Ipiales (Nariño, Colombia), near Potosí. It has been a pilgrimage and tourist destination since the 18th century.

Volcán Chiles, en la frontera entre Ecuador y Colombia

Chiles Volcano

Snow-capped volcano located in the Pastos knot. Together with Cerro Negro de Mayasquer, it forms part of the border between Colombia and Ecuador.

Río Carchi o Guáitara, frontera entre Ecuador y Colombia

Carchi River (Guáitara)

River of the Pacific slope that in Ecuadorian territory is called Carchi. It marks the border between Colombia and Ecuador for about 45 kilometers, up to the international bridge of Rumichaca.

Frequently Asked Questions: Quito to Tulcan

Answers to the most common questions about this route.

How long is the trip from Quito to Tulcan?

The trip from Quito to Tulcan lasts 4h 55m, depending on the chosen schedule.

How much does the ticket from Quito to Tulcan cost?

How many buses leave from Quito to Tulcan per day?

Where does the bus leave from in Quito?

Where does the bus arrive in Tulcan?

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