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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Quito to Tatacoa Desert

Composite routes from Quito to Tatacoa Desert

Cheapest
12 h 56 min
Car
830 km.
from $45
Fastest
1 h 29 min
Plane
Other
15 h 29 min
536 km.
from $101.78
9 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
535 km.
from $210.98
23 h 14 min
536 km.
from $111.85
25 h 3 min
536 km.
from $176.39

Transport providers

Airlines

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$379.73

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Benito
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$379.73
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$329.10

Easyfly

Website:
easyfly.com.co/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Benito
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$278.47

Satena

Website:
satena.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Benito
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$443.02

Bus operators

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Email:
servicioalcliente@lineasdelosandes.com
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$44.30
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$82.28

Trans Esmeraldas S.A.

Phone:
+593 02 392 2300
Email:
administrativo@transesmeraldas.com
Website:
transesmeraldas.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lago
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo

Phone:
+59 30 3392 0215
Email:
info@cooperativabanos.com.ec
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lago
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
cooploja@loja.telconet.net
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lago
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

Cootranshuila

Phone:
+57 310 695 9595
Email:
clientes@cootranshuila.com
Website:
cootranshuila.com/
Bus from Terminal Salitre to Neiva
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$24.05

Transipiales

Phone:
+57 317 441 0917
Email:
servicioalcliente@transipialesvirtual.com
Website:
transipialesvirtual.com/
Bus from La Hormiga to Neiva
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.45
Bus from Terminal Salitre to Neiva
Ave. Duration:
6h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$22.78

Coomotor

Phone:
01-8000-910293
Email:
calidad@coomotor.com.co
Website:
coomotor.com.co/
Bus from Terminal Salitre to Neiva
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$24.05
Bus from Popayán to Neiva
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$26.58

Cootranscaqueta

Phone:
+57 314 297 8846
Website:
facebook.com/cootranscaqueta
Bus from Terminal Salitre to Neiva
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.96

Flota Magdalena

Phone:
+57 310 208 2548
Email:
servicioalcliente@flotamagdalena.com.co
Website:
flotamagdalena.com/
Bus from Cali to Neiva
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.58–$32.91

Rápido Tolima

Phone:
+57 318 711 5115
Email:
transportesrapido_tolima@hotmail.com
Website:
rapidotolimasa.com/
Bus from Terminal Salitre to Neiva
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.91

Cootranar

Phone:
+57 314 8300861
Website:
cootranar.com/
Bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.64

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Tatacoa Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Tatacoa Desert is to drive which costs $46.74 - $70.65 and takes 12h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Tatacoa Desert?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Tatacoa Desert is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Quito to Tatacoa Desert?

The distance between Quito and Tatacoa Desert is 570 km. The road distance is 842.1 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Tatacoa Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Tatacoa Desert without a car is to bus via Popayan Airport (PPN) which takes 23h 14m and costs $92.39 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Quito to Tatacoa Desert?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Quito to Tatacoa Desert, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Quito to Tatacoa Desert?

The best way to get from Quito to Tatacoa Desert is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 15h 29m.

Can I drive from Quito to Tatacoa Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Tatacoa Desert is 842 km. It takes approximately 12h 58m to drive from Quito to Tatacoa Desert.

Where can I stay near Tatacoa Desert?

There are 56+ hotels available in Tatacoa Desert. Prices start at $9.78 per night.
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