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14 h 59 min
890 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Quito to Cartago

Composite routes from Quito to Cartago

Cheapest
14 h 59 min
Car
890 km.
from $48
Other
18 h 30 min
624 km.
from $109.17
11 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
623 km.
from $294.57
11 h
Bus, Plane
623 km.
from $360.71
11 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
623 km.
from $185.33
20 h 28 min
624 km.
from $74.70

Transport providers

Airlines

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Pereira
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$336.96
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Armenia
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$402.17
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Perales
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$521.74
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Medellin
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$260.87
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$326.09

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Pereira
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$489.13
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Armenia
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$413.04
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Perales
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$521.74
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Medellin
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$358.70
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$282.61

Copa Airlines

Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Pereira
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$652.17
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Armenia
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52

Bus operators

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Email:
servicioalcliente@lineasdelosandes.com
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$38.04

Cooperativa Ciudad Señora

Phone:
+57 318 7606799
Email:
cooperativa@cootrancise.com
Website:
cootrancise.com/
Bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Buga
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.59

Expreso Brasilia

Phone:
01 800 051 8001
Email:
contactenos@expresobrasilia.com
Website:
expresobrasilia.com/
Bus from Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.22
Bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Buga
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22

Expreso Palmira

Phone:
+57 311 2730419
Email:
servicioalcliente@expresopalmira.com.co
Website:
expresopalmira.com.co/
Bus from Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.57–$9.78
Bus from Buga to Cartago
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$10.87

Bolivariano

Phone:
+57 601 4249090
Email:
contactenos@bolivariano.com.co
Website:
bolivariano.com.co/#/home_page
Bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$11.96
Bus from Ipiales to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$28.26

Velotax

Phone:
+57 333 033 4244
Email:
redessociales@velotax.com.co
Website:
velotax.com.co/
Bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.78–$14.13

Flota La Macarena

Phone:
018000116222
Email:
servicioalcliente@flotalamacarena.com
Website:
flotalamacarena.com/
Bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$15.22

Auto Fusa S.A.

Phone:
+57 601 477 4223
Email:
info@autofusa.com
Website:
autofusa.com/
Bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13

Flota San Vicente

Phone:
+57 1 3682390
Email:
viajeseguro@flotasanvicente.com
Website:
flotasanvicente.co/
Bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.51

Flota Aguila

Phone:
+57 318 801 1800
Email:
Fa_central@hotmail.com
Website:
flotaaguilasa.com/
Bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.61–$11.96

Expreso Cafetero

Phone:
+57 302 3180104
Email:
sociedadexpresocafeterosas@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087269581400
Bus from Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.79

Cootranshuila

Phone:
+57 310 695 9595
Email:
clientes@cootranshuila.com
Website:
cootranshuila.com/
Bus from Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.24

De Occidente

Phone:
+57 602 229 7017
Email:
info@deoccidente.com
Website:
deoccidente.com/
Bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Cartago
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.17

Cootranar

Phone:
+57 314 8300861
Website:
cootranar.com/
Bus from Ipiales to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Cartago?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Cartago is to drive which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 14h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Cartago?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Cartago is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $141.30 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Cartago via Terminal de Transporte Cali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

How far is it from Quito to Cartago?

The distance between Quito and Cartago is 702 km. The road distance is 899.7 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Cartago without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs $65.22 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Quito to Cartago?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Quito to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Cartago bus from?

Quito to Cartago bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Bus or fly from Quito to Cartago?

The best way to get from Quito to Cartago is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $141.30 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $81.52 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Quito to Cartago bus arrive?

Quito to Cartago bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Can I drive from Quito to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Cartago is 900 km. It takes approximately 14h 29m to drive from Quito to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 200+ hotels available in Cartago. Prices start at $30.09 per night.
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