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How to get fromGuayaquil to Quitoby plane, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Guayaquil to Quito by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, car

    best
    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane GYE - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    1h 40m
    $112–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Guayaquil
    7h
    $5–50

  3. Bus via Quito Terminal Carcelén

    1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus bus Esmeraldas / ...
    5h 48m
    $17–23

  4. Drive 376.9 km

    1. Drive from Guayaquil to Quitocar car 376.9 km
    6h 17m
    $22–31

  5. Bus via Babahoyo

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Babahoyobus bus Guayaquil / ...
    2. Take the bus from Babahoyo to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Babahoyo-Quito Quitumbe
    7h 8m
    $12–23

  6. Bus via Ambato

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Ambatobus bus Guayaquil
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Ambato / ...
    8h 42m
    $13–32

Guayaquil to Quito by bus

Calendar210Weekly Buses
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Guayaquil, Ecuador and Quito, Ecuador?

Trans Esmeraldas S.A. operates a bus from Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelén twice daily. Tickets cost $16–22 and the journey takes 5h 34m.

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