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La ConcepciónQuito

La Concepción to Quito by bus

Quito lies 1,415 km (879 mi) south-west of La Concepción, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 25 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 1,726 km (1,073 mi) of road.

La ConcepciónQuito

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La ConcepciónQuito
CountryVenezuelaEcuador
Population120,4782.8 million
Elevation75 m (246 ft)2,854 m (9,364 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Caracas)UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil)

Clocks in Quito are 1 h behind La Concepción right now, so a 25 h 38 min journey lands only 24 h 38 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Quito

Crossing from Venezuela into Ecuador: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.

Where to book buses from La Concepción to Quito

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Staying in Quito

Our booking partner lists 947 places to stay in Quito. Of the 459 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (218), and 19 are five-star. Across 151 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 54,891 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Quito from La Concepción?

1,415 km (879 mi) in a straight line, south-west of La Concepción; by road roughly 1,726 km (1,073 mi).

How long does it take to get from La Concepción to Quito by bus?

About 25 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between La Concepción and Quito?

Quito is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Guayaquil against America/Caracas).

What currency do I need in Quito?

The Dollar (USD).

Where can I stay in Quito?

Our booking partner lists 947 places to stay in Quito, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.