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How to Travel from

Quito to Machala

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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 Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$202.52
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 Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$215.18
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$215.18

Go2Sky

Website:
go2sky.aero/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Machala
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.11–$329.10

Bus operators

Euroairlines

Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$594.92

Transportes Azuay

Phone:
+593-07 2823163
Website:
transportesazuay.com/
Bus from Cuenca to Machala
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.59–$17.72

Trans Esmeraldas S.A.

Phone:
+593 02 392 2300
Website:
transesmeraldas.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Machala
Ave. Duration:
11h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$24.05

Transportes Occidentales

Phone:
(+59) 0 2303-4291
Website:
occidentales.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Machala
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Panamericana Internacional

Phone:
+593 (2) 2557133
Website:
panamericana.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Machala
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.99–$24.05

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Machala
Ave. Duration:
9h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Cooperativa De Transporte Union Yantzaza

Phone:
+593 0996375105
Website:
facebook.com/unionyanzatza/
Bus from Santa Rosa to Machala
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.14–$1.65

Cooperativa Piñas Interprovincial

Phone:
+593 (07) 2976-455
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057476979166
Bus from Santa Rosa to Machala
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Pullman Sucre Internacional

Phone:
+593 07 282 2329
Website:
facebook.com/Transportes-Pullman-Sucre-PullSucre-S-A-136104303073640/
Bus from Cuenca to Machala
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.01

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Machala is to bus which costs $14.13 - $25 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Machala is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $65.22 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Machala?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Machala. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Quito to Machala?

The distance between Quito and Machala is 441 km. The road distance is 499.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Machala without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $14.13 - $25 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Quito to Machala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Machala bus from?

Quito to Machala bus services, operated by Panamericana Internacional, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Bus or fly from Quito to Machala?

The best way to get from Quito to Machala is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $65.22 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14.13 - $25 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Quito to Machala bus arrive?

Quito to Machala bus services, operated by Panamericana Internacional, arrive at Machala station.

Can I drive from Quito to Machala?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Machala is 500 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Quito to Machala.

Where can I stay near Machala?

There are 68+ hotels available in Machala. Prices start at $30.71 per night.
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