What is the cheapest way to get from El Oro to Quito?

The cheapest way to get from El Oro to Quito is to bus which costs $17 - $27 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from El Oro to Quito?

The fastest way to get from El Oro to Quito is to fly and car which takes 1h 49m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between El Oro and Quito?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Machala and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from El Oro to Quito?

The distance between El Oro and Quito is 460 km. The road distance is 479.6 km.

How do I travel from El Oro to Quito without a car?

The best way to get from El Oro to Quito without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $17 - $27.

How long does it take to get from El Oro to Quito?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from El Oro to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Oro to Quito bus from?

El Oro to Quito bus services, operated by Transportes Occidentales, depart from Machala station.

Where does the El Oro to Quito bus arrive?

El Oro to Quito bus services, operated by Transportes Occidentales, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from El Oro to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between El Oro to Quito is 480 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from El Oro to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 890+ hotels available in Quito.

El Oro to Quito - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from El Oro to Quito by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport, car
best
1. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane ETR - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
1h 49m
$195–517
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Machala / ...
10h
$17–27
Drive 479.6 km
1. Drive from Machala to Quitocar 479.6 km
7h 18m
$28–40
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly, car
1. Take the taxi from El Guabo to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane GYE - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
4h 1m
$207–290
Bus to Cuenca, fly, car
1. Take the bus from Pasaje to Cuencabus
2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane CUE - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
5h 19m
$121–258
Bus to Loja, fly, car
1. Take the bus from Balsas to Catamayobus
2. Fly from Loja (LOH) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane LOH - UIO
3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
5h 16m
$183–216
Bus via Cuenca Airport (CUE)
1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus Cuenca / ...
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Cuenca
11h 17m
$18–59

Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

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Distance: 460.1 km
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between El Oro, Ecuador and Quito, Ecuador?

Transportes Occidentales operates a bus from Machala to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–27 and the journey takes 10h. Trans Esmeraldas S.A. also services this route 3 times a day.

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