Getting to Ecuador by Land or Sea

By Land

Borders

Colombia (708 km), Peru (1,529 km).

From Neighboring Countries

It is entirely possible to reach Ecuador by land from neighboring countries. There are two official border crossings with Colombia and two with Peru. Note that while it is theoretically possible to cross elsewhere, in more "random" spots, it is best to avoid these for safety reasons, particularly in the Colombia-Ecuador border zone.

For public transport, several bus companies offer international routes (see networks, schedules, and fares). You can easily travel from Quito to Bogotá or Lima in around thirty hours for roughly $100 per trip.

To/From Colombia

Tulcán - Ipiales (Colombia) is the main crossing on the "Panamericana." The border is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Another, less conventional crossing on the Amazon side is Lago Agrio - San Miguel (Colombia), which combines a land journey with a river trip.

To/From Peru

Huaquillas - Tumbes (Peru) via the Pan-American Highway on the Pacific coast and Macará - Suyo (Peru) further east are the main crossing points. The border is open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (sometimes earlier on Sundays), with a break between noon and 2:00 PM.

Another option is to travel from Ecuador via the various rivers to the Iquitos region in Peru, then continue along the Amazon River to its mouth in Brazil.

By Sea

Ferries

There are no ferry routes to Ecuador. The same applies to Galapagos and the continent.