What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Quito?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Quito is to bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE) which costs $21 - $75 and takes 9h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Quito?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Quito is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Quito?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Quito. However, there are services departing from Santa Elena and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Salinas to Quito?

The distance between Salinas and Quito is 523 km. The road distance is 513.9 km.

How do I travel from Salinas to Quito without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Quito without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $29 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Quito?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Salinas to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Quito bus from?

Salinas to Quito bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., depart from Santa Elena station.

Where does the Salinas to Quito bus arrive?

Salinas to Quito bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Quito is 514 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Salinas to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 885+ hotels available in Quito.

Salinas to Quito - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Esmeraldas / ...
7h 24m
$30–42
Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Santa Elena
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Guayaquil
9h 49m
$21–72
Drive 513.9 km
1. Drive from Salinas to Quitocar 513.9 km
7h 59m
$30–43
Bus, bus to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, fly, car
1. Take the bus from Capaes to Montañitabus
2. Take the bus from Montañita to Manta Terminal Terrestrebus
3. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane MEC - UIO
4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
6h 46m
Bus, shuttle to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly, car
1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Puerto Lópezbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto López to Guayaquil Airportshuttle
3. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane GYE - UIO
4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
7h 52m
$274–322
Bus, bus to Cuenca, fly, car
1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus
3. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane CUE - UIO
4. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
8h 32m
$134–292

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

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49 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 523.4 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Salinas, Provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador and Quito, Ecuador?

Trans Esmeraldas S.A. operates a bus from Santa Elena to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe twice daily. Tickets cost $17–24 and the journey takes 7h 14m. BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo also services this route once daily.

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