Quito to Chía by bus
Chía lies 752 km (468 mi) north-east of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 13 h 45 min including stops, over roughly 918 km (570 mi) of road.
| Quito | Chía | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 124,309 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 2,557 m (8,389 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
What changes when you arrive in Chía
Crossing from Ecuador into Colombia: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book buses from Quito to Chía
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Staying in Chía
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Common questions
How far is Chía from Quito?
752 km (468 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 918 km (570 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Chía by bus?
About 13 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Chía?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chía?
The Peso (COP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.