What is the travel distance from Quito to Tulcán?

The distance separating Quito and Tulcán is 86 miles (139 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Quito to Tulcán?

The majority of buses traveling from Quito to Tulcán start their journey at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe de Quito and wind up at Terminal Terrestre de Tulcan. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Quito to Tulcán from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Quito to Tulcán on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Carcelén	4h 55m	1:35am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:45pm	Quitumbe	6h 10m	2:55am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Carcelén	5h 5m	4:50am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Carcelén	4h 55m	2:55am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Quito to Tulcán on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00pm	Carcelén	4h 55m	2:55am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:45pm	Carcelén	5h 5m	4:50am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Quito to Tulcán on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Carcelén	4h 55m	5:55am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:25am	Quitumbe	6h 10m	3:35pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Quitumbe	6h 10m	1:35am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Quitumbe	6h 10m	5:05pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Quitumbe	6h 10m	2:55am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	No tags

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Get from Quito to Tulcán

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

4h 55mAverage Duration

95 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expreso Tulcan

4/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi2.5

Pullman Carchi

2.5/512 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0

EC bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Rider Express, Orléans Express, Peter Pan, Superciva, Megabus

Where are the popular stops in Quito and Tulcán?

Stops in Quito

A - Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe de Quito

B - Av. Mariscal Sucre

C - Terminal Carcelen

Stops in Tulcán

A - Terminal Terrestre de Tulcan

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Quito to Tulcán by bus

What is the travel distance from Quito to Tulcán?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Quito to Tulcán?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$8

11/19

$8

Today

$8

11/21

$8

11/22

$8

11/23

$8

11/24

$8

11/25

$8

The cheapest trip from Quito to Tulcán was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Quito to Tulcán, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $9 for a bus ticket from Quito to Tulcán based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-21.