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How to get fromGuatemala City to Esmeraldasby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Guatemala City to Esmeraldas by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane GUA - UIO
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldasbus bus
    14h 45m
    $267–302

  2. Fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane GUA - MEC
    2. Take the bus from Manta to Esmeraldasbus bus
    15h 21m
    $119–494

  3. Fly to Ipiales, bus

    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane GUA - IPI
    2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus bus
    18h 44m
    $279–1,120

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Guatemala City to Esmeraldas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,478.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 45m

What companies run services between Guatemala City, Guatemala and Esmeraldas, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Guatemala City to Esmeraldas. However, you can take the line 13 bus to Fuerza Aerea, walk to Guatemala-City-Airport-GUA airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, take the bus to Quito Terminal Carcelén, then take the bus to Esmeraldas. Alternatively, you can take the line 13 bus to Fuerza Aerea, walk to Guatemala-City-Airport-GUA airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), take the taxi to Manta, then take the bus to Esmeraldas.

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