There are 5 ways to get from Esmeraldas to Quito Airport (UIO) by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Santo Domingo de los Colorados
best- Take the bus from Tachina to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus Esmeraldas
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus Santo Domingo de los Colorados
4h 55m$22–45Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus Esmeraldas
6h 55m$14–19Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Esmeraldas to Quito-UIO301 km
4h 24mDrive 301 km
- Drive from Esmeraldas to Quito Airport (UIO)car 301 km
4h 24m$18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus Esmeraldas / ...
5h 12m$17–22
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Esmeraldas to Quito Airport (UIO) is to bus which costs $14 - $19 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Esmeraldas to Quito Airport (UIO) is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Esmeraldas to Quito Airport (UIO). However, there are services departing from Tachina and arriving at Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre via Santo Domingo de los Colorados and Quito Terminal Carcelén. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Esmeraldas and Quito Airport (UIO) is 363 km. The road distance is 301 km.
The best way to get from Esmeraldas to Quito Airport (UIO) without a car is to bus via Santo Domingo de los Colorados which takes 4h 55m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Esmeraldas to Quito Airport (UIO), including transfers.
Esmeraldas to Quito Airport (UIO) bus services, operated by Cita Express, depart from Tachina station.
Esmeraldas to Quito Airport (UIO) bus services, operated by Cita Express, arrive at Santo Domingo de los Colorados station.
Yes, the driving distance between Esmeraldas to Quito Airport (UIO) is 301 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Esmeraldas to Quito Airport (UIO).
There are 885+ hotels available in Quito Airport (UIO).
What companies run services between Esmeraldas, Ecuador and Quito Airport (UIO), Ecuador?
You can take a bus from Tachina to Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre via Santo Domingo de los Colorados and Quito Terminal Carcelén in around 4h 55m.
Bus from Tachina to Santo Domingo de los Colorados
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Cooperativa de Transportes CITA Express
- Book at
- ce.novoerponline.com/eboleto
- Phone
- +593 99 354 7653
- [email protected]
- Website
- tacaandina.com
Bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Quito Terminal Carcelén
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- tacaandina.com
- Phone
- +593 96 297 2979
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Bus from Esmeraldas to Quito Terminal Carcelén
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Schedules at
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
- Phone
- (+59) 0 2303-4291
- [email protected]
- Website
- occidentales.ec
Bus from Esmeraldas to Quito Terminal Carcelén
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- occidentales.ec
- Book at
- occidentales.ec
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Esmeraldas to Quito-UIO
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Esmeraldas and Quito Airport (UIO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











