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How to get fromQuito to Guayaquilby car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Guayaquil by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Car, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane UIO - GYE
    2h 13m
    $110–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Quito to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Guayaquil
    7h 30m
    $5–26

  3. Bus via Quito Terminal Carcelén

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Guayaquilbus bus Esmeraldas / ...
    6h 47m
    $16–22

  4. Drive 374.9 km

    1. Drive from Quito to Guayaquilcar car 374.9 km
    6h 15m
    $22–31

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar113Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Quito to Guayaquil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

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

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