How much is the bus ticket from Tulcán to Quito?

The cheapest bus tickets from Tulcán to Quito start from $8. The average price for this route is around $10. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Tulcán to Quito?

The average bus trip duration from Tulcán to Quito is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 95 miles (154 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h and is operated by Pullman Carchi .

Which bus companies service the Tulcán to Quito route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from Pullman Carchi , Expreso Tulcan .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tulcán to Quito?

The earliest bus departs from Tulcán to Quito at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tulcán to Quito?

A bus trip from Tulcán to Quito generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Tulcán to Quito?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Expreso Tulcan , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tulcán to Quito?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Expreso Tulcan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Tulcán to Quito?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Expreso Tulcan , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tulcán to Quito?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pullman Carchi , with a cleanliness rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

Bus Tulcán to Quito from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tulcán to Quito on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	5h 30m	4:00am	Carcelén	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:30pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	4:40am	Quitumbe	No tags

Next departures for Tulcán to Quito on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	5h 30m	11:50pm	Carcelén	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:20pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	12:30am	Quitumbe	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	1:10am	Quitumbe	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	1:40am	Quitumbe	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	4:40am	Quitumbe	No tags

Next departures for Tulcán to Quito on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	1h	8:00am	Carcelén	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:50am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	5h 30m	10:20am	Quitumbe	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	5h 30m	10:40am	Quitumbe	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	11:00am	Quitumbe	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	2:20pm	Quitumbe	No tags

Next departures for Tulcán to Quito on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	5h 30m	6:30am	Carcelén	Cheapest
Bus	3:45am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	1h	4:45am	Carcelén	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	7:10am	Quitumbe	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	10:20am	Quitumbe	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	5h 30m	10:20am	Quitumbe	No tags

Next departures for Tulcán to Quito on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	5h 30m	6:30am	Carcelén	Cheapest
Bus	3:45am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	1h	4:45am	Carcelén	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	7:10am	Quitumbe	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	10:20am	Quitumbe	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	5h 30m	10:20am	Quitumbe	No tags

Next departures for Tulcán to Quito on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	5h 30m	9:00pm	Carcelén	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:20pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	12:30am	Quitumbe	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	1:10am	Quitumbe	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	1:40am	Quitumbe	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Tulcan Terrestre Bus Terminal	6h 10m	4:40am	Quitumbe	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:19 PM -05.

Get from Tulcán to Quito

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

95 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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

Compare bus companies

Pullman Carchi

2.5/512 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0

Expreso Tulcan

4/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi2.5

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tulcán to Quito by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Tulcán to Quito?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tulcán to Quito start from $8. The average price for this route is around $10. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Tulcán to Quito?
The average bus trip duration from Tulcán to Quito is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 95 miles (154 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h and is operated by Pullman Carchi.
Which bus companies service the Tulcán to Quito route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from Pullman Carchi, Expreso Tulcan.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tulcán to Quito?
The earliest bus departs from Tulcán to Quito at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tulcán to Quito?
A bus trip from Tulcán to Quito generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Tulcán to Quito?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Expreso Tulcan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tulcán to Quito?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Expreso Tulcan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Tulcán to Quito?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Expreso Tulcan, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tulcán to Quito?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pullman Carchi, with a cleanliness rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/26

$8

11/27

$8

Today

$8

11/29

$8

11/30

$8

12/01

$8

12/02

$8

12/03

$8

The cheapest trip from Tulcán to Quito was searched and found on Nov 26, 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 Tulcán to Quito, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $9 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 $8 which is on 2025-11-29.

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.