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7 h 24 min
541 km.
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7 h 24 min
541 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$141.30

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$141.30

Go2Sky

Website:
go2sky.aero/
Plane from Machala to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$16.30–$206.52

Bus operators

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Email:
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$46.74

Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA

Phone:
+593 95 874 8163
Email:
Website:
cifainternacional.com
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machala
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.70

Trans Esmeraldas S.A.

Phone:
+593 02 392 2300
Email:
Website:
transesmeraldas.com/
Bus from Santa Elena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h 14m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

Panamericana Internacional

Phone:
+593 (2) 2557133
Email:
Website:
panamericana.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$15.22

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$18.48

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo

Phone:
+59 30 3392 0215
Email:
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Santa Elena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91

Reina del Camino

Email:
Website:
reina-del-camino.com/
Bus from Jipijapa to Manta
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33

Flota Imbabura

Phone:
+593 95 889 6029
Website:
flotaimbabura.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13

Cooperativa Manglaralto

Phone:
+593 09 9750 6958
Website:
facebook.com/p/Cooperativa-Manglaralto-100064025619857/
Bus from Santa Elena to Jipijapa
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

Cooperativa Libertad Peninsular

Phone:
+593 2130175
Email:
Website:
clp.com.ec/
Bus from Santa Elena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.35–$4.78

Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial

Phone:
+593 98 068 2254
Email:
Website:
cica-ec.com/#
Bus from Santa Elena to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.29

Cooperativa International Ecuatoriano Pullman

Phone:
+593 07 293 1164
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/ecuatoriano.pullman/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machala
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.91

Express Atenas Compañía de Transportes

Phone:
+593 2-300-7007
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064103738896
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$14.13

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Quito?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Quito is to bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE) which costs $14.13 - $52.17 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Quito?

The fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Quito is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $14.13 - $23.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Elena and Quito?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Elena and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Santa Elena to Quito?

The distance between Santa Elena and Quito is 537 km. The road distance is 542.9 km.

How do I travel from Santa Elena to Quito without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Elena to Quito without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $14.13 - $23.91 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Elena to Quito?

The bus from Santa Elena to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe takes 7h 14m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Santa Elena to Quito bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Elena to Quito?

The best way to get from Santa Elena to Quito is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $14.13 - $23.91 . There are no good options to train or fly between Santa Elena to Quito.

Where does the Santa Elena to Quito bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Elena to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Elena to Quito is 543 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Santa Elena to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 851+ hotels available in Quito. Prices start at $33.18 per night.
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