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480 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Machala to Quito

Composite routes from Machala to Quito

Cheapest
7 h 16 min
Car
480 km.
from $26
Other
3 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
371 km.
from $169.18

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 7
Euroairlines
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Website
Transportes Occidentales
Website
Panamericana Internacional
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
Cooperativa De Transporte Union Yantzaza
Website
Cooperativa Piñas Interprovincial
Website
Euroairlines
50 min
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$126.58–$594.92
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Website
8h 57m
3 times a day
$16.46–$22.78
+593 02 392 2300
+593 02 392 2300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transportes Occidentales
Website
10h
Every 4 hours
$15.19–$22.78
(+59) 0 2303-4291
(+59) 0 2303-4291
[email protected]
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Panamericana Internacional
Website
11h 30m
Every 2 hours
$16.46–$24.05
+593 (2) 2557133
+593 (2) 2557133
[email protected]
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Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
9h 3m
3 times a day
$17.72–$29.11
+593 3 252 1073
+593 3 252 1073
[email protected]
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Cooperativa De Transporte Union Yantzaza
Website
44 min
3 times a day
$1.08–$1.65
+593 0996375105
+593 0996375105
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa Piñas Interprovincial
Website
39 min
Every 30 minutes
+593 (07) 2976-455
+593 (07) 2976-455
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Go2Sky
Website
Go2Sky
Website
50 min
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$20.25–$240.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Machala to Quito is to bus which costs $13.04 - $25 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Machala to Quito is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $59.78 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Machala and Quito?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Machala and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Machala to Quito?

The distance between Machala and Quito is 441 km. The road distance is 499.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Machala to Quito without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $13.04 - $25 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Machala to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machala to Quito bus from?

Machala to Quito bus services, operated by Transportes Occidentales, depart from Machala station.

Bus or fly from Machala to Quito?

The best way to get from Machala to Quito is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $59.78 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13.04 - $25 and takes 10h.

Where does the Machala to Quito bus arrive?

Machala to Quito bus services, operated by Transportes Occidentales, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Machala to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Machala to Quito is 500 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Machala to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 835+ hotels available in Quito. Prices start at $34.24 per night.
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