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How to get fromQuito Airport (UIO) to Esmeraldasby bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Quito Airport (UIO) to Esmeraldas by bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldasbus bus Esmeraldas / ...
    6h 3m
    $17–22

  2. Bus via Quinindé

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Terrestre Carcelén to Quinindebus bus Quito Terminal Terrestre Carcelén / ...
    2. Take the bus from Quininde to Esmeraldasbus bus Quito
    8h 7m
    $13–21

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Quito-UIO to Esmeraldasrideshare rideshare 297.8 km
    4h 23m

  4. Drive 297.8 km

    1. Drive from Quito Airport (UIO) to Esmeraldascar car 297.8 km
    4h 23m
    $17–25

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane UIO - MEC
    2. Take the bus from Manta to Quinindebus bus
    6h 38m
    $81–199

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Quito Airport (UIO) to Esmeraldas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 356.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Quito Airport (UIO), Ecuador and Esmeraldas, Ecuador?

Trans Esmeraldas S.A. operates a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldas twice daily. Tickets cost $15–20 and the journey takes 4h 18m.

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