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Three ways to Travel from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas

Composite routes from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas

Cheapest
6 h 36 min
Car
455 km.
from $25
Other
6 h 36 min
Rideshare
455 km.
from $17.31

Transport providers

Bus operators

Euroairlines

Plane from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$594.92

Trans Esmeraldas S.A.

Phone:
+593 02 392 2300
Email:
Website:
transesmeraldas.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Esmeraldas
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52
Bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Esmeraldas
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$17.39

Transportes Occidentales

Phone:
(+59) 0 2303-4291
Email:
Website:
occidentales.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Quininde
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.29–$20.25
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Esmeraldas
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48

Panamericana Internacional

Phone:
+593 (2) 2557133
Email:
Website:
panamericana.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Esmeraldas
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$17.39

Cooperativa de Transportes Aerotaxi

Phone:
+593 06 2955200
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/cooperativa.transportes.aerotaxi/photos/?ref=page_internal
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Esmeraldas
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74

Cooperativa Aloag

Phone:
+593 2-238-9652
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/coop.transp.aloag/
Bus from Quito - Terminal Carcelen to Alluriquín
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.33–$11.39
Bus from La Union de Toachi to Quininde
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.20–$10.76

Cooperativa de Transportes Zaracay

Phone:
(+593)-0236547894
Email:
Website:
transporteszaracay.com.ec/
Bus from Quinindé Canton to Esmeraldas
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.40–$3.67

Airlines

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$164.55

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$215.18

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas?

The cheapest way to get from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas is to bus which costs $11.96 - $18.48 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas?

The fastest way to get from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $65.22 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Guayaquil and Esmeraldas?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and arriving at Esmeraldas. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct flight between Guayaquil and Esmeraldas?

There are no direct flights between Guayaquil and Esmeraldas. The fastest has 1 change and takes 8h 16m and costs $59.78 - $195.65 .

How far is it from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas?

The distance between Guayaquil and Esmeraldas is 446 km. The road distance is 451.7 km.

How do I travel from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas without a car?

The best way to get from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $11.96 - $18.48 .

How long does it take to get from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas?

The bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Esmeraldas takes 8h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Guayaquil to Esmeraldas bus from?

Guayaquil to Esmeraldas bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., depart from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Bus or fly from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas?

The best way to get from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas is to bus which takes 8h and costs $11.96 - $18.48 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65.22 - $195.65 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Guayaquil to Esmeraldas bus arrive?

Guayaquil to Esmeraldas bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., arrive at Esmeraldas station.

Can I drive from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas?

Yes, the driving distance between Guayaquil to Esmeraldas is 452 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Guayaquil to Esmeraldas.
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