Bus from Quito to Tulcán from $8

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Quito to Tulcán

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Quito to Tulcán from various bus operators like Expreso Tulcan or Pullman Carchi for the next days.

today
from $8
tomorrow
from $8
Tuesday
from $8
Wednesday
from $8
Thursday
from $8
Friday
from $8
Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Pullman Carchi
    4h 55m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    12:15 PM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $8
  • Pullman Carchi
    5h 5m
    0
    11:45 PM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    4:50 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $8
  • Expreso Tulcan
    6h 10m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
    1:35 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Expreso Tulcan
    Basic
    $9
  • Pullman Carchi
    6h 10m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
    3:35 PM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $9
  • Expreso Tulcan
    1h 0m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Quito
    Cooperative Flor de Valle
    1:55 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Expreso Tulcan
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Pullman Carchi
    6h 25m
    0
    4:00 AM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    10:25 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Basic
    $8
  • Pullman Carchi
    6h 25m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    11:25 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Basic
    $8
  • Pullman Carchi
    6h 25m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    12:25 PM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Basic
    $8
  • Expreso Tulcan
    6h 25m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    8:25 PM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Expreso Tulcan
    Basic
    $8
  • Expreso Tulcan
    6h 25m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    9:25 PM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Expreso Tulcan
    Basic
    $8

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Pullman Carchi
    4h 55m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    12:15 PM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $8
  • Pullman Carchi
    5h 5m
    0
    11:45 PM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    4:50 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $8
  • Expreso Tulcan
    6h 10m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
    1:35 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Expreso Tulcan
    Basic
    $9
  • Pullman Carchi
    6h 10m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
    3:35 PM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $9
  • Expreso Tulcan
    1h 0m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Quito
    Cooperative Flor de Valle
    1:55 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Expreso Tulcan
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Pullman Carchi
    4h 55m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    12:15 PM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $8
  • Pullman Carchi
    5h 5m
    0
    11:45 PM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    4:50 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $8
  • Expreso Tulcan
    6h 10m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
    1:35 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Expreso Tulcan
    Basic
    $9
  • Pullman Carchi
    6h 10m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
    3:35 PM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $9
  • Expreso Tulcan
    1h 0m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Quito
    Cooperative Flor de Valle
    1:55 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Expreso Tulcan
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Pullman Carchi
    4h 55m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    12:15 PM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $8
  • Pullman Carchi
    5h 5m
    0
    11:45 PM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    4:50 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $8
  • Pullman Carchi
    6h 10m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
    3:35 PM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $9
  • Expreso Tulcan
    6h 10m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
    1:35 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Expreso Tulcan
    Economy
    $9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Pullman Carchi
    4h 55m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    12:15 PM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $8
  • Pullman Carchi
    5h 5m
    0
    11:45 PM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Carcelén
    4:50 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $8
  • Pullman Carchi
    6h 10m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
    3:35 PM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Pullman Carchi
    Economy
    $9
  • Expreso Tulcan
    6h 10m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Quito
    Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
    1:35 AM
    Tulcán
    Terminal Terrestre
    0
    Expreso Tulcan
    Basic
    $9

Frequency of bus connections between Quito and Tulcán

See here how frequent the connections between Quito and Tulcán are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 87 daily buses from Quito to Tulcán. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Quito and Tulcán.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 43 buses from Quito to Tulcán, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Quito and Tulcán, with 26 offers.

Facts about the bus from Quito to Tulcán

Compare all providers like Expreso Tulcan and Pullman Carchi that travel 23 times every day by bus from Quito to Tulcán in one click! Book your bus ticket from Quito to Tulcán starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus $8
Fastest Bus 1h 0m
Earliest Bus 12:55 AM
Latest Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 23 Ø
Distance 91.1 miles
Bus Companies Expreso Tulcan and Pullman Carchi

Cheapest bus connections from Quito to Tulcán

Every day, 23 buses from 2 bus companies leave Quito for Tulcán: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/13
$8
Monday 07/14
$8
Tuesday 07/15
$8
Wednesday 07/16
$8
Thursday 07/17
$8
Friday 07/18
$8
Saturday 07/19
$8
Sunday 07/20
$8
Monday 07/21
$10
Tuesday 07/22
$8
Wednesday 07/23
$8
Thursday 07/24
Friday 07/25
$8
Saturday 07/26
$8
Sunday 07/27
$8
Monday 07/28
Tuesday 07/29
$8
Wednesday 07/30
Thursday 07/31
$8
Friday 08/01
$8
Saturday 08/02
$8
Sunday 08/03
$8
Monday 08/04
Tuesday 08/05
$8
Wednesday 08/06
Thursday 08/07
$8
Friday 08/08
$8
Saturday 08/09

The cheapest time to travel from Quito to Tulcán

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Quito to Tulcán, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $8, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Quito to Tulcán. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $8.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Quito to Tulcán, with $8. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $8.

How to save money travelling from Quito to Tulcán

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Quito to Tulcán in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Quito to Tulcán, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Quito to Tulcán are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Quito to Tulcán

These are the most booked bus companies between Quito to Tulcán from our users.

Expreso Tulcan from Quito to Tulcán

Expreso Tulcan

Here you will find the key facts about the Expreso Tulcan bus route Quito to Tulcán:

Cheapest Price $8
Fastest Bus 1h 0m
Earliest Bus 12:55 AM
Last Bus 7:25 PM
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 7/13/2025

Pullman Carchi from Quito to Tulcán

Pullman Carchi

Here you will find the key facts about the Pullman Carchi bus route Quito to Tulcán:

Cheapest Price $8
Fastest Bus 4h 55m
Earliest Bus 7:20 AM
Last Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 7/13/2025

All bus stations and stops in Quito and Tulcán

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Quito and Tulcán.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Quito to Tulcán

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Quito to Tulcán? Or which bus companies serve the route Quito to Tulcán? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Quito to Tulcán bus

How much does a Quito Tulcán bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 4h 55m to reach Tulcán. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Quito to Tulcán?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $10. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Tulcán.

On average, how many connections are available from Quito to Tulcán each day?

Every day, the Quito to Tulcán bus route is served by approximately 23 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Quito to Tulcán take?

The fastest bus from Quito to Tulcán is offered by Expreso Tulcan and takes 1h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $10. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Quito to Tulcán?

The earliest bus arriving in Tulcán from Quito starts at 12:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Quito to Tulcán?

The latest bus trip departing from Quito for Tulcán starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Quito Tulcán route?

When traveling by bus from Quito to Tulcán, passengers can travel with Expreso Tulcan and Pullman Carchi. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Tulcán?

You can check all the direct connections between Quito and Tulcán by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expreso Tulcan and Pullman Carchi.

What can I take with me on the Quito to Tulcán bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Quito Tulcán bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Quito Tulcán bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Quito to Tulcán on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Quito to Tulcán

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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