Quito to La Concepción by bus
La Concepción lies 1,415 km (879 mi) north-east of Quito, +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.
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| Quito | La Concepción | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.8 million | 120,478 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in La Concepción are 1 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 25 h 38 min journey lands 26 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in La Concepción
Crossing from Ecuador into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Staying in La Concepción
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Common questions
How far is La Concepción from Quito?
1,415 km (879 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 1,726 km (1,073 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to La Concepción 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 Quito and La Concepción?
La Concepción is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
What currency do I need in La Concepción?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.