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Quito to Esmeraldas

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328 km.
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Three ways to Travel from Quito to Esmeraldas

Composite routes from Quito to Esmeraldas

Cheapest
4 h 30 min
Car
328 km.
from $18
Fastest
59 min
Plane
Other
4 h 30 min
Rideshare
328 km.
from $12.48

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$27.85–$120.25

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$506.31

LATAM Chile

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

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

Bus operators

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Email:
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$55.69

Transportes Occidentales

Phone:
(+59) 0 2303-4291
Email:
Website:
occidentales.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Babahoyo
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

Transportes Ecuador

Phone:
+593 2 2641205
Email:
Website:
transportesecuador.com.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Babahoyo
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.82–$17.09

Panamericana Internacional

Phone:
+593 (2) 2557133
Email:
Website:
panamericana.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Babahoyo
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$17.72

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$21.52

Expreso Baños

Phone:
+593 98 046 7208
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Reina del Camino

Email:
Website:
reina-del-camino.com/
Bus from Quito to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

Flota Imbabura

Phone:
+593 95 889 6029
Website:
flotaimbabura.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$16.46

Express Atenas Compañía de Transportes

Phone:
+593 2-300-7007
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064103738896
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$16.46

Cooperativa De Transporte Interprovincial Rutas Vinceñas

Phone:
+593 05 279 0450
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/coop.rutasvincenas/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Vinces
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.44

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Esmeraldas is to bus via Vinces which costs $12.50 - $13.59 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Esmeraldas is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $92.39 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct flight between Quito and Esmeraldas?

Yes, there are direct flights between Quito and Esmeraldas; these take 50 min and cost $35.87 - $103.26 .

How far is it from Quito to Esmeraldas?

The distance between Quito and Esmeraldas is 374 km. The road distance is 377.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Esmeraldas without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $29.35 - $39.13 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Quito to Esmeraldas, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Quito to Esmeraldas?

The best way to get from Quito to Esmeraldas is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $92.39 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $39.13 and takes 6h 27m.

Can I drive from Quito to Esmeraldas?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Esmeraldas is 377 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Quito to Esmeraldas.
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