Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal | Carcelén | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal | Quitumbe | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal | Quitumbe | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal | Quitumbe | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal | Quitumbe | No tags |
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Get from Tulcán to Quito
The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Tulcán and Quito?
Stops in Tulcán
- A
Terminal Terrestre de Tulcan
Av Rafael Arellano, Tulcán, Ecuador
Stops in Quito
- A
Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe de Quito
Quito EC170146, Ecuador - B
Av. Mariscal Sucre
Av. Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre 2756, Quito, Ecuador - C
Terminal Carcelen
Calle Capri, Quito EC170144, Ecuador
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tulcán to Quito by bus
What is the distance between Tulcán and Quito?
The distance between Tulcán and Quito is approximately 139 km (86 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tulcán to Quito?
Buses departing from Terminal Terrestre de Tulcan in Tulcán will take you to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe de Quito in Quito.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Tulcán to Quito was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $12To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tulcán to Quito, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $12 to $13 for a bus ticket from Tulcán to Quito based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-24.
Usually Expreso Tulcan will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
