| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | San Cristobal - CT | Standard | 00:00 | 06:25 | $8.50 | |
Bus | Expreso Tulcan - CT | Standard | 00:25 | 06:50 | $8.75 | |
Bus | San Cristobal - CT | Standard | 00:45 | 07:10 | $8.50 | |
Bus | Expreso Tulcan - CT | Standard | 01:10 | 07:35 | $8.75 | |
Bus | San Cristobal - CT | Standard | 01:30 | 07:55 | $8.50 | |
Bus | Pullman Carchi - CT | Standard | 01:55 | 08:20 | $8.75 | |
Bus | San Cristobal - CT | Standard | 02:15 | 08:40 | $8.50 | |
Bus | Expreso Tulcan - CT | Standard | 02:40 | 09:05 | $8.75 | |
Bus | San Cristobal - CT | Standard | 03:00 | 09:25 | $8.50 | |
Bus | Expreso Tulcan - CT | Standard | 03:25 | 09:50 | $8.75 | |
Bus | San Cristobal - CT | Standard | 03:45 | 10:10 | $8.50 | |
Bus | Expreso Tulcan - CT | Standard | 04:10 | 10:35 | $8.75 | |
Bus | San Cristobal - CT | Standard | 04:30 | 10:55 | $8.50 | |
Bus | Expreso Tulcan - CT | Standard | 04:55 | 11:20 | $8.75 | |
Bus | San Cristobal - CT | Standard | 05:15 | 11:40 | $8.50 | |
Bus | Expreso Tulcan - CT | Standard | 05:40 | 12:05 | $8.75 | |
Bus | San Cristobal - CT | Standard | 06:00 | 12:25 | $8.50 | |
Bus | Expreso Tulcan - CT | Standard | 06:25 | 12:50 | $8.75 | |
Bus | San Cristobal - CT | Standard | 06:45 | 13:10 | $8.50 | |
Bus | Expreso Tulcan | Standard AC | 07:10 | 12:10 | $10.10 |
Travelling between Quito and Tulcan is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 421.12 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 163.20.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 14 hours to travel between Quito and Tulcan depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Quito and Tulcan. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 40m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 13h 40m to reach Tulcan.
Travelling between Quito and Tulcan can be as cheap as USD 163.20 if you opt for a Pam Transportes taxi and as expensive as USD 421.12 if you buy a Avianca, LATAM Airlines Group flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Quito to Tulcan.
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.
Expreso Tulcan
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Pam Transportes
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
| Cheapest Transport | $10 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 40m |
| Earliest Departure | 1:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:59 PM |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 234 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Avianca, LATAM Airlines Group, Pam Transportes |