Quito to Montería by bus
Montería lies 1,041 km (647 mi) north of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 55 min including stops, over roughly 1,270 km (789 mi) of road.
| Quito | Montería | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 490,935 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
What changes when you arrive in Montería
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 Montería
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Staying in Montería
Our booking partner lists 106 places to stay in Montería. Of the 53 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (38), and 3 are five-star. Across 24 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 11,803 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Montería from Quito?
1,041 km (647 mi) in a straight line, north of Quito; by road roughly 1,270 km (789 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Montería by bus?
About 18 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Montería?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Montería?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Montería?
Our booking partner lists 106 places to stay in Montería, bookable on this site.
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.